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One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta: Delicious Easy Recipe

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This one pot creamy Cajun sausage pasta is a quick and flavorful dinner option. Combining smoky sausage with bold Cajun spices, it’s a hearty and easy Cajun sausage dinner perfect for weeknights or entertaining. Enjoy a creamy spicy sausage pasta packed with vibrant veggies.

Ingredients

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  • 10 ounces smoked sausage Andouille or kielbasa
  • 4 ounces pasta penne or rigatoni
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers mixed colors
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth add more if needed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for extra spice
  • 1 cup fresh spinach optional
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Slice the smoked sausage into thin rounds and chop the bell peppers and onions.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot and sauté the sausage until browned.
  3. Remove the sausage and cook the bell peppers and onions in the same pot.
  4. Add Cajun seasoning to the veggies and pour in chicken broth then bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the pasta directly to the pot and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally.
  6. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted.
  7. Return the sausage to the pot and mix well.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt pepper or cayenne as desired.
  9. Serve topped with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan or red pepper flakes if preferred.

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