Description
Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a delightful and satisfying dish that brings bold Southern flavors to your dinner table. This quick, one-pot meal features spicy Italian sausage, vibrant bell peppers, and a rich cream sauce enveloping perfectly cooked penne pasta. It’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings, offering a wonderful balance of heat and creaminess that will surely please both kids and adults alike. With just 30 minutes of prep time, this flavorful dish makes it easy to enjoy comforting cuisine any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 large bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté chopped onion and sliced bell pepper in the same skillet until softened (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a simmer and reduce heat until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Add cooked sausage and pasta to the skillet, mixing well with the sauce. Gradually stir in shredded mozzarella cheese until melted.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot meal
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg