Description
Turn up the heat on your weeknight dinner with this One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta! A spicy, smoky sausage pasta dish simmered in a bold Cajun cream sauce and ready in under 30 minutes. It’s the perfect cozy choice for an easy recipe night or a comforting meal when you’re craving flavorful food ideas. This quick dinner delivers creamy, cheesy, and crave-worthy bites—all with minimal cleanup. Great for families, busy schedules, or anyone needing reliable dinner ideas with bold taste and simple steps.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into coins
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups penne pasta
2 cups chicken broth
1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Return the sausage to the pan. Add uncooked pasta, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning. Stir well, bring to a simmer, and cover.
4. Let it cook for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
5. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook until creamy and thick, about 3–5 minutes.
6. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For extra spice, increase Cajun seasoning or add a pinch of cayenne.
Use half-and-half instead of cream for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: one pot pasta, cajun sausage pasta, creamy pasta, quick dinner