Cajun Sausage Pasta Dinner Recipe
Dinner recipes made easy with this spicy, creamy Cajun sausage pasta—perfect for one pot meals and quick comfort food cravings.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add pasta, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in cooked sausage and parmesan cheese. Mix well until cheese is melted and everything is combined.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.