Description
Make this quick, creamy Cajun sausage pasta in one pot for easy cleanup on busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the sausage and set it aside.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the penne pasta to the boiling liquid. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Return the cooked sausage to the pot. Add the fresh spinach and stir until the spinach wilts, about 1 minute.
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a less spicy dish, reduce or omit the cayenne pepper.
- You can substitute smoked sausage with Italian sausage or chicken sausage. If using raw Italian sausage, cook it thoroughly before adding the onions.
- If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash more broth or cream until you reach your desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 1100
- Fat: 38
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Unsaturated Fat: 22
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 105