Description
One-Skillet Spicy Cajun Sausage & Cheese Pasta is a vibrant, comforting dish that brings the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine right to your table. This quick and easy recipe combines smoky sausage, colorful bell peppers, and creamy cheeses all cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this hearty meal promises to impress with its rich taste and satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Cajun sausage (smoked or andouille)
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta (uncooked)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté sliced Cajun sausage for about 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Add diced bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic; cook for an additional 3–4 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; stir in Cajun seasoning. Add uncooked pasta and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and simmer for 12–15 minutes or until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat; stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg