Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta (One Pot): 5 Amazing Comfort Dinner Ideas
A rich and creamy one-pot pasta dish with smoky sausage and bold Cajun seasoning, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
12 ounces penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons parsley
Instructions
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and brown sausage slices. Remove and set aside.
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Cook onion and bell peppers in the same pot until softened.
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Add garlic and spices, stirring briefly.
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Mix in tomato paste, then pour in broth and cream.
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Bring to a simmer and add pasta.
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Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
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Return sausage to the pot and heat through.
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Stir in Parmesan cheese until creamy.
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Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Adjust spice level by reducing Cajun seasoning. Add broth if sauce becomes too thick.