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One-Pot Creamy Spicy Cajun Sausage Pasta

One-pot creamy spicy Cajun sausage pasta with smoked sausage, bell pepper, and penne in a creamy tomato sauce, ready in 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 6 servings
Calories 560 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 oz penne pasta, uncooked
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil:

    Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  • Brown sausage and vegetables:

    Cook sliced sausage, onion, and bell pepper until browned, roughly 5-7 minutes.

  • Cook minced garlic:

    Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring.

  • Boil tomato-cream mixture:

    Pour in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper; bring mixture to a boil.

  • Simmer penne pasta:

    Add uncooked penne pasta; lower heat and simmer, stirring now and then, until pasta is tender (10-12 minutes).

  • Mix in Parmesan cheese:

    Take pot off heat; mix in grated Parmesan until fully melted.
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