Description
A vibrant and comforting one-pot dish featuring smoked sausage, creamy sauce, and chewy penne pasta, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked sausage
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sliced sausage, onion, and bell pepper; sauté until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Stir in uncooked penne pasta; lower heat and simmer until the pasta is tender (10-12 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
Notes
For variations, you can swap smoked sausage for andouille, add frozen peas, stir in baby spinach, or use different pasta shapes. Brown the sausage well for flavor and check pasta for readiness before it’s overcooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Cajun