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One-Pot Creamy Spicy Cajun Sausage Pasta

A delicious and easy one-pot pasta meal featuring smoked sausage and creamy Cajun flavors, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun, Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb smoked sausage sliced
  • 12 oz penne pasta uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add sliced sausage, onion, and bell pepper; sauté until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
  5. Stir in uncooked penne pasta; lower heat and simmer until the pasta is tender (10-12 minutes), stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.

Notes

Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition. To make it spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or some hot sauce. If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it simmer a bit longer.