Description
Skillet Creamy Smoky Cajun Sausage Penne is a delightful dish that marries the bold flavors of Southern Cajun spices with the creamy goodness of Italian cuisine. This one-skillet wonder features smoky sausage, tender penne pasta, and a luscious garlic butter sauce that makes for a comforting meal perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. With its quick preparation time and flavor-packed profile, this dish is sure to become a new favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced sausage, bell pepper, onion, and garlic; sauté for 5–7 minutes until vegetables are tender and sausage is browned.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, then add chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add uncooked penne pasta to the skillet; cover and cook for 12–15 minutes until pasta is al dente and most liquid has reduced.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg