Description
A rich and creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta with smoky andouille sausage, tender pasta, and a bold Cajun-spiced cream sauce. This one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights and ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne or rigatoni
- 1 lb andouille or smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, for garnis
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta – Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the Sausage – Heat oil in a skillet, cook sliced sausage for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Veggies – In the same pan, cook bell peppers and onions until softened, then add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Make the Sauce – Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and Cajun seasoning. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine Everything – Add cooked pasta and sausage, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve & Garnish – Sprinkle with parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve hot!
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning for spice level.
- Use smoked turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, American