Description
A delightful one-pot dish combining Cajun sausage with a rich, creamy sauce for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta
- 1 lb Cajun sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Browning the Sausage: In a large pot, brown the Cajun sausage over medium heat until cooked through.
- Sautéing the Aromatics: Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mixing the Ingredients: Stir in pasta, chicken broth, heavy cream, and Cajun seasoning.
- Cooking the Pasta: Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until pasta is tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Finishing with Cheese: Stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Seasoning: Adjust with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnishing and Serving: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of chicken broth or cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg