One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta (30-Minutes) Recipe
One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a quick and flavorful one-pot dinner featuring smoky sausage, bold Cajun spices, and a creamy cheese sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Smoked Sausage:
- 10 ounces smoked sausage (Andouille or kielbasa)
Pasta:
- 4 ounces pasta (penne or rigatoni)
Cajun Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
Vegetables:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- ½ cup diced onion
Liquid & Dairy:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Slice the smoked sausage, chop bell peppers and onions, and measure out seasonings and dairy.
- Cook the Sausage and Veggies: Brown the sausage, sauté bell peppers and onions in a pot.
- Create the Base: Add Cajun seasoning, pour in chicken broth, and simmer.
- Cook the Pasta: Add pasta to the pot and cook until al dente.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Stir in heavy cream and cheese until melted, then mix in the sausage.
- Serve and Garnish: Top with parsley and additional cheese or red pepper flakes.
Notes
- You can add fresh spinach for added nutrition.
- Cayenne pepper can be adjusted for spice preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
