Creamy Sausage Pasta – Fast, Flavorful & Satisfying
Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a bold, flavorful one-pot dish made with smoky sausage, tender pasta, and a spicy Cajun cream sauce. A fast and filling dinner perfect for weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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12 oz smoked sausage (sliced)
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12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
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1 bell pepper, sliced
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½ onion, diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1–2 tsp Cajun seasoning
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3½ cups chicken broth
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½ cup heavy cream
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tbsp olive oil or butter
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional: parsley, red pepper flakes
Instructions
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Sauté sausage in olive oil until browned. Remove and set aside.
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In same skillet, cook onion and bell pepper for 3 minutes. Add garlic and Cajun seasoning; stir.
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Return sausage to pan. Add pasta and broth. Bring to boil, then simmer 10–12 minutes.
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Stir in cream and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened.
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Adjust seasoning. Drizzle with garlic butter or garnish as desired. Serve warm.
Notes
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Use Andouille or turkey sausage for variation.
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Add spinach or mushrooms for more veggies.
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Store up to 4 days in fridge; reheats well.