Creamy Smoky Cajun Sausage Penne
Experience the ultimate comfort with this creamy Cajun sausage penne dish, rich in flavors and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the sliced smoked sausage, bell pepper, diced onion, and minced garlic for 5–7 minutes until tender and fragrant.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning and let the spices bloom, coating the sausage and veggies.
- Add the chicken broth and heavy cream to the skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Combine the uncooked penne pasta, ensuring it gets coated in the creamy mixture. Cover the skillet.
- Cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well incorporated.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, and serve warm.
Notes
For added nutrition, consider adding spinach or kale towards the end of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg