Description
One-Skillet Sticky Garlic Butter Cajun Sausage Pasta is a delightful fusion of creamy garlic butter sauce and zesty Cajun sausage, perfect for busy weeknight dinners or special gatherings. This hearty dish comes together in just one skillet, making both preparation and cleanup easy and efficient. In about 30 minutes, you can serve a meal that’s bursting with flavor and sure to impress your family and friends. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins for an even more personalized touch. Enjoy the comfort of this quick dinner that brings warmth and joy to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Cajun sausage, sliced
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbling.
- Add sliced Cajun sausage; cook for 4-5 minutes until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring it to a boil.
- Add pasta; reduce heat to simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes until al dente.
- Mix in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg