Description
One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a flavorful, satisfying dish that comes together easily in a single skillet, inspired by the bold and spicy flavors of Cajun cuisine.
Ingredients
- 12 ounce smoked sausage
- 8 ounce pasta
- 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Slice the sausage and cook it in a large skillet or pot over medium heat with the olive oil until browned. Remove the sausage and set it aside.
2. In the same pot, sauté the bell peppers and onion until they’re softened.
3. Stir in the pasta, chicken broth, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
4. Cover the pot and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened to a creamy consistency.
5. Return the sausage to the pot and stir in the fresh spinach until it’s wilted. Mix in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy this rich, spicy, and comforting dish!
Notes
This dish can be customized with different vegetables or proteins. For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg