One-Pot Creamy Spicy Cajun Sausage Pasta: Easy & Delicious Comfort Food
A comforting one-pot dish combining creamy sauce, spicy flavors, and sausage, perfect for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound Cajun sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and sliced Cajun sausage, cooking until sausage is browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning.
- Add penne pasta and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook until heated through. Season with salt as needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to taste for more or less spice.
- This dish is best served immediately for optimal creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 17 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: One-Pot Creamy Spicy Cajun Sausage Pasta