One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta That Wow Your Taste Buds
One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a quick and flavorful dish that combines rich Cajun spices with smoked sausage in just 30 minutes.
Equipment
- large pot or skillet
Ingredients
For the Pasta Dish
- 14 ounces smoked sausage sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 ounces pasta choose your favorite shape
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach optional
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Begin by slicing the smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces. Heat a large pot or skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Once hot, toss in the sliced sausage and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until browned and heated through.
- Incorporate the diced bell peppers and onions into the pot with the sausage. Continue to sauté for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften and brighten in color.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and garlic powder. Mix well, cooking for about 1 minute until you can smell the fragrant spices.
- Add pasta and chicken broth to the pot. Stir everything together and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and shredded Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. If desired, add fresh spinach and stir until wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
This dish is customizable; feel free to add any vegetables you have on hand.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
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