30-Minute One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta Magic
A quick and easy one-pot pasta dish with creamy Cajun flavors and smoked sausage.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, diced tomatoes, pasta, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream if desired.
- Add shrimp or chicken for extra protein.