Description
Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a quick and easy one-pot meal packed with smoky sausage, bold Cajun spices, and a rich, creamy sauce—perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 12 oz smoked sausage (such as andouille or kielbasa), sliced
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or preferred shape)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté diced onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and cook for another 30 seconds to release the spices.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add uncooked pasta and stir to combine. Cover and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Once the pasta is cooked, stir in Parmesan cheese and return the sausage to the skillet.
- Let everything simmer together for a few more minutes until thick and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use any smoked sausage you like—kielbasa, andouille, or even turkey sausage.
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- Add a splash more cream or broth if the sauce thickens too much while resting.
- This dish is great for meal prep and holds well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Not recommended for freezing due to the dairy content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
