Description
A delightful one-pot meal combining smoked sausage, penne pasta, and a rich, creamy Cajun-spiced sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sliced sausage, onion, and bell pepper; sauté until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Stir in uncooked penne pasta; lower heat and simmer until the pasta is tender (10-12 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
Notes
For best flavor, use quality smoked sausage. Adjust creaminess by varying the amount of heavy cream used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg