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A rich, smoky, and creamy one-pot pasta packed with Cajun spices, juicy sausage, and tender pasta. Ready in under 40 minutes with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced

  • 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 ¼ cups heavy cream

  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning

  • ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown sausage until golden, about 4–5 minutes.

  • Add onion and peppers. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.

  • Add Cajun seasoning, dry pasta, and chicken broth. Stir well.

  • Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 12–14 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Stir in heavy cream and simmer 2–3 minutes to thicken.

  • Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese and let rest 5 minutes before serving.