One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a flavorful skillet dinner made with pasta, beef sausage, peppers, and Cajun spices.
Ingredients
- 13 oz beef sausage links sliced into medallions
- 6 oz baby bella mushrooms thinly sliced
- ½ medium red bell pepper sliced
- ½ medium yellow bell pepper sliced
- 3 large garlic cloves minced
- 12 oz penne pasta gluten-free if preferred
- ½ cup diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 3½ cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning mix
- 7 oz cream cheese
- Salt to taste
- Fresh Italian parsley finely chopped (optional)
- Red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or braiser over medium heat. Add the sliced beef sausage and cook for about 4 minutes until lightly browned and slightly crisp. Remove from the skillet and set aside, leaving the flavorful oil in the pan.
- Add the mushrooms, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and garlic to the same skillet. Sauté for about 3 minutes until the mushrooms start to brown.
- Add the penne pasta, fire-roasted tomatoes, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
- Cover the skillet and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked al dente.
- Add the cream cheese in small chunks and stir until it fully melts into the sauce.
- Return the sausage to the skillet and mix well. Taste and add salt if needed.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling fresh parsley and red pepper flakes on top before serving. This final step makes the one pot creamy Cajun sausage pasta even more flavorful.
Notes
Use mild Cajun seasoning if cooking for kids or anyone sensitive to spice. You can also substitute beef sausage with chicken sausage for a slightly lighter version. This pasta pairs well with garlic bread or a simple green salad.