Description
Craving a fast, flavorful dinner with minimal cleanup? This One-Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is your new go-to! It’s a creamy, spicy, comforting pasta dish made in just one skillet. Perfect for quick dinners, easy weeknight meals, or whenever you’re short on time but big on flavor. Bowtie pasta wraps up smoky sausage, bold Cajun spices, and a rich cheesy sauce that feels like a warm Southern hug. This recipe checks all the boxes: easy recipe, pasta dinner idea, hearty food, and satisfying comfort.
Ingredients
12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
14 oz smoked sausage, sliced into coins
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup diced tomatoes (drained)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook 4-5 minutes until browned.
- Stir in diced bell pepper and cook 2-3 more minutes.
- Add Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Pour in broth and cream. Add pasta and tomatoes. Bring to boil.
- Lower heat, cover, and simmer 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once pasta is tender and liquid mostly absorbed, stir in cheese.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.