Description
A quick, flavorful, and comforting pasta dish cooked entirely in one pot, featuring spicy sausage and a rich creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz Sausage (Andouille or smoked sausage) (Choose based on spice preference.)
- 8 oz Pasta (penne, bowtie, or rotini) (Sturdy shapes work best.)
- 1 medium Onion (Chopped.)
- 1 medium Bell pepper (Chopped, optional but recommended.)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Minced.)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (Adjust according to taste.)
- 4 cups Chicken broth (Low sodium recommended.)
- 1 cup Heavy cream (Or half and half.)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (Grated.)
- 2 teaspoons Salt (To taste.)
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper (To taste.)
- 1 tablespoon Oil or butter (For browning sausage.)
- 1 cup Spinach (Optional topping.)
- 1/2 cup Diced tomatoes (Optional topping.)
- 2 tablespoons Green onions (Optional topping.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice sausage into rounds and brown in a large pot with oil over medium heat.
- Remove sausage or push it to the side of the pot.
Cooking
- Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the pot. Cook for a few minutes until they soften.
- Add minced garlic and cook for approximately 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle in Cajun seasoning and stir to coat the vegetables.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to release browned bits.
- Add the pasta directly to the pot, stirring well. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower to a simmer.
- Cover and stir every couple of minutes to prevent sticking.
- When the pasta is nearly tender, add the cream and parmesan, stirring until creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
Notes
This recipe can be adjusted for spice levels by changing the sausage or adjusting the Cajun seasoning. Great served with a simple salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Cajun, Southern