One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
Ingredients
For the Cajun Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the Pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more as needed
- 1 pound cajun style sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 garlic, minced
- 1 can fire roasted tomatoes, 14 ounce
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth
- 8 ounces dry pasta, such as penne or rotini
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese, such as mozzarella or cheddar, for topping
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to create the Cajun seasoning. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced Cajun style sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside, leaving any rendered fat in the pot.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
If needed, add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pot. Add the diced yellow onion and red bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Add half of the prepared Cajun seasoning to the onions and bell peppers. Stir well to coat and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Stir in the fire roasted tomatoes. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Pour in the beef broth and add the dry pasta. Stir to combine, ensuring the pasta is mostly submerged in the liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 12 min
- 7
Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Return the cooked sausage to the pot and stir everything together to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with more Cajun seasoning if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Top the pasta with shredded cheese. Cover the pot for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately, with additional Parmesan cheese on the side if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
For the Cajun Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the Pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more as needed
- 1 pound cajun style sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 garlic, minced
- 1 can fire roasted tomatoes, 14 ounce
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth
- 8 ounces dry pasta, such as penne or rotini
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese, such as mozzarella or cheddar, for topping
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to create the Cajun seasoning. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced Cajun style sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside, leaving any rendered fat in the pot.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
If needed, add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pot. Add the diced yellow onion and red bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Add half of the prepared Cajun seasoning to the onions and bell peppers. Stir well to coat and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Stir in the fire roasted tomatoes. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Pour in the beef broth and add the dry pasta. Stir to combine, ensuring the pasta is mostly submerged in the liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 12 min - 7
Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Return the cooked sausage to the pot and stir everything together to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with more Cajun seasoning if desired.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Top the pasta with shredded cheese. Cover the pot for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately, with additional Parmesan cheese on the side if desired.
⏱️ 2 min