A creamy, smoky one-pot pasta loaded with Cajun sausage, bold spices, and tender noodles — all ready in under 40 minutes.
12 oz andouille sausage, sliced
12 oz penne pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
½ tsp salt
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high. Add sausage and cook until browned.
Add onions and peppers; sauté until soft. Stir in garlic and cook briefly.
Mix in Cajun seasoning and pasta. Pour in chicken broth and stir.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12–14 minutes.
Stir in cream and let simmer 2–3 minutes.
Turn off heat and mix in Parmesan. Let sit before serving.