Whip up this creamy Cajun sausage pasta in just 30 mins! Perfect for a quick, flavorful meal, all in one pot. Easy, tasty, and satisfying!
Ingredients
Scale
12 ounces of penne pasta
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 pound of smoked sausage or andouille sausage, sliced
1 onion, diced
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 can (14.5 ounces) of diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cups of chicken broth
1 cup of heavy cream
2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the sliced sausage and sauté for about 5 minutes until browned.
Add diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic; cook for another 3-4 minutes.
Pour in the undrained diced tomatoes and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
Stir in the Cajun seasoning and let simmer to blend flavors.
Add the penne pasta and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, mixing until creamy.
Fold in shredded mozzarella cheese until melted.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
A quick and easy One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta recipe that is comforting and packed full of flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect meal for busy weeknights!
