Description
A comforting one-pot dish featuring smoky sausage, vibrant Cajun spices, and creamy penne pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté sliced smoked sausage, diced onion, and bell pepper for 5-7 minutes until browned and softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and heavy cream; stir in Cajun seasoning and paprika.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then add uncooked penne pasta.
- Lower heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead and stored. Reheat gently on the stovetop to maintain creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 598
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg