1-Skillet Smoky Cajun Sausage Pasta
A quick and comforting one-skillet meal featuring smoky Cajun sausage and creamy pasta, perfect for busy nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Cajun sausage, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Sauté the sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté the sliced Cajun sausage until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the veggies: In the same skillet, add diced bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic; sauté until softened (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juices), chicken broth, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, and uncooked penne pasta.
- Raise the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until the pasta is al dente (12-15 minutes), stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Return the cooked sausage to the skillet. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add a splash of chicken broth when reheating. This meal also freezes well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg