Description
A creamy and spicy pasta dish that combines the flavors of Cajun sausage with tender pasta in a one-pot preparation for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Fusilli or Penne pasta
- 12 oz smoked sausage (Andouille or Italian)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and Cajun seasoning, cooking for 1 minute.
- Pour in the pasta and broth, bringing it to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Add the heavy cream and half of the Parmesan cheese, stirring until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat, top with remaining Parmesan and chopped green onions. Let sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to make substitutions with different sausages or pasta types to suit your dietary preferences. You can also add additional vegetables for more nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pasta, one-pot meal, Cajun, creamy pasta, sausage recipe