Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) penne pasta
- 1 lb (450 g) smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add red bell pepper and cook until tender.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and cook for 1 minute.
- Add pasta, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return sausage to the pot and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to spice preference.
- You can replace sausage with chicken or shrimp for variation.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free optional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 560 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1020 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg