One Pot Creamy Cajun Pasta with Sausage
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 small yellow onion (about ⅓ cup) (diced)
- 14 ounce smoked sausage link
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons cajun or creole seasoning (I use Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning)
- 1 (8 ounce) can of tomato sauce
- 1 and ½ cups heavy cream
- 3 and ¾ cups chicken broth or stock
- 16 ounces penne pasta
- 1 and ½ cups fresh shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Dice your onions and bell pepper and cut the sausage into ¼" slices. I also cut my links in half before slicing to make it easier for the kids to eat.
- Heat a large pot over medium high heat and add in the olive oil, onions, bell peppers, and sausage.
- Cook until the vegetables start to soften and the sausage gets a little browned.
- Add in the garlic and the seasoning and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add in the tomato sauce, cream, and chicken broth and bring everything to a boil.
- Once boiling, add in your pasta and cook according to the time on the pasta package. Leave uncovered and stir frequently to prevent sticking.
- When the pasta is cooked, remove the pot from the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately. I like to serve it this with some extra parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes on the table for anyone who wants to add a little extra spice!