Description
A quick and easy one-pot dish featuring smoky sausage, creamy tomato-based sauce, and penne pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille), sliced
- 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, undrained
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked 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.
- Add sliced sausage, diced onion, and bell pepper. Sauté until the sausage is browned and the vegetables are soft, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30–60 seconds.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Add Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in the uncooked penne pasta. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender, about 10–12 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan until melted and sauce is glossy. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Let sit for 2 minutes before serving to thicken slightly.
Notes
You can use pre-cooked smoked sausage; just brown it for color. For a slow-cooker adaptation, consult a slow-cooker recipe for Cajun chicken pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pasta, Cajun, One-pot, Quick dinner, Creamy sauce, Sausage