Description
A quick and comforting pasta skillet with smoky Cajun turkey sausage in a creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb Cajun-style turkey sausage, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook penne according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced Cajun turkey sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Build the sauce: Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stir in Cajun seasoning and paprika. Simmer for about 3 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Combine everything: Return the browned sausage and drained pasta to skillet, stir in grated Parmesan until melted and the sauce coats the pasta evenly.
- Finish and serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water or extra broth to loosen it. Can be made in one pot for easier cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cajun pasta, sausage pasta, easy weeknight dinner, creamy pasta