Description
A delightful one-pot dish combining smoky sausage, creamy sauce, and flavorful spices, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning.
- Add the pasta and heavy cream, and bring to a simmer.
- Cook until the pasta is al dente.
- Stir in the cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
For extra heat, use spicy sausage or add a dash of hot sauce. Customize the vegetables as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun, Pasta, Sausage, Quick Dinner, One-Pot Meal