One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage (Print-Friendly Version)
Quick, creamy pasta with smoky sausage and bold Cajun spices ready in 30 minutes.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Meat
01 -
10 ounces smoked Andouille or kielbasa sausage, sliced into thin rounds
→ Pasta
02 -
4 ounces penne or rigatoni pasta
→ Vegetables
03 -
1 cup mixed color diced bell peppers
04 -
½ cup diced onion
05 -
1 cup fresh spinach (optional)
→ Liquids
06 -
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
07 -
1 cup heavy cream
08 -
1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Spices and Seasonings
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2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
10 -
½ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
→ Cheese
12 -
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
→ Garnish
13 -
Chopped parsley
# How to Make It:
01 -
Slice smoked sausage into thin rounds. Dice bell peppers and onions. Measure Cajun seasoning, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add sausage and sauté until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
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In the same pot, cook diced bell peppers and onions until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
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Stir Cajun seasoning into the vegetables. Pour in chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
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Add pasta directly to the pot. Cook until al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, approximately 10 minutes. Add more broth if needed.
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Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper if using, until cheese melts and sauce becomes creamy.
07 -
Return browned sausage to the pot and fold in fresh spinach if desired. Cook until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, or additional cayenne pepper as preferred. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
# Extra Tips:
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For a spicier dish, increase cayenne pepper to taste. Ensure pasta is cooked al dente to maintain texture in the creamy sauce.