Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta (Easy One Pot Dinner)
A bold and creamy one-pot Cajun sausage pasta with smoky sausage, tender pasta, and a spicy, velvety cream sauce. Quick, satisfying, and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2½ cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Sauté sausage in oil until browned. Remove and set aside.
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In same pot, cook onion and garlic until soft. Add Cajun seasoning.
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Add broth and cream. Bring to a simmer.
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Stir in pasta. Cover and cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add sausage back in and stir in Parmesan. Simmer until creamy.
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Serve hot, garnished with parsley or red pepper flakes.
Notes
Use gluten-free pasta or plant-based cream as needed. Add vegetables for more color and nutrition.