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Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta – Easy One-Pot Dinner

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A bold and creamy one-pot Cajun pasta dish with smoky sausage, tender pasta, and a rich, spicy sauce — all made in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 14 oz smoked sausage (Andouille or kielbasa), sliced

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 1 bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • 2–3 tsp Cajun seasoning

  • 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, etc.)

  • 3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • ¾ cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • Fresh parsley or green onion, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat oil and brown sausage. Remove and set aside.

  2. Sauté onion and bell pepper until soft. Add garlic, tomato paste, and Cajun seasoning. Cook 2 minutes.

  3. Stir in pasta and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 12–14 minutes.

  4. Add cream, parmesan, and sausage. Stir until creamy and thickened.

  5. Garnish and serve hot.

Notes

  • Adjust spice to taste.

  • Add spinach, mushrooms, or shrimp for variation.

  • Store in fridge up to 4 days; reheat with a splash of broth.

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