Description
One-Pot Smoky Cajun Meatball Pasta is a delightful blend of comforting flavors, perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. This easy-to-make dish combines tender meatballs with creamy, smoky sauce and hearty pasta, all cooked in one pot for minimal cleanup. With its rich Cajun spices and customizable ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Garnished with fresh parsley and paired with garlic bread or a crisp salad, it’s a satisfying meal that promises to warm your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb meatballs (beef, pork, or chicken)
- 12 oz rigatoni or penne pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides and set aside.
- Sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper in the same pot until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, and uncooked pasta. Bring to a boil then reduce heat.
- Add meatballs back to the pot and cover; simmer until pasta is al dente (10-12 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg