Description
One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a delightful meal that seamlessly combines creamy richness with bold Cajun flavors. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights and satisfies the whole family. The creamy sauce envelops tender pasta and sausage, creating a comforting dish that can be easily customized to suit any palate. Whether you’re making it for a casual dinner or entertaining guests, this one-pot wonder will impress with its simplicity and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (13oz) pack cajun andouille sausage (cut into coins)
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 (14.5oz) can chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 (10oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and chilies
- 8 ounces dry bowtie pasta
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage for about 5 minutes until browned.
- Remove the sausage from the skillet and sauté the chopped garlic in the leftover grease for one minute.
- Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and cajun seasoning to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Add dried pasta, cover, and simmer on low heat for about 14 minutes until pasta is cooked.
- Stir in the reserved sausage and shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg