Description
This one pot creamy Cajun sausage pasta is a quick and flavorful dinner option. Combining smoky sausage with bold Cajun spices, it’s a hearty and easy Cajun sausage dinner perfect for weeknights or entertaining. Enjoy a creamy spicy sausage pasta packed with vibrant veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces smoked sausage Andouille or kielbasa
- 4 ounces pasta penne or rigatoni
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced bell peppers mixed colors
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth add more if needed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for extra spice
- 1 cup fresh spinach optional
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the smoked sausage into thin rounds and chop the bell peppers and onions.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot and sauté the sausage until browned.
- Remove the sausage and cook the bell peppers and onions in the same pot.
- Add Cajun seasoning to the veggies and pour in chicken broth then bring to a simmer.
- Add the pasta directly to the pot and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return the sausage to the pot and mix well.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt pepper or cayenne as desired.
- Serve topped with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan or red pepper flakes if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Calories: 550 kcal