Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta: 1 Amazing 20-Minute Dinner
A quick and spicy one-pot pasta dish featuring creamy Cajun sausage. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 pound pasta (penne, rotini, or similar)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: fresh parsley, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add pasta, chicken broth, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until pasta is cooked through and sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little more chicken broth or water.
- This dish is best served immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: Approximately 650
- Sugar: Approximately 4g
- Sodium: Approximately 1200mg
- Fat: Approximately 40g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 20g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 50g
- Fiber: Approximately 3g
- Protein: Approximately 20g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 90mg