Description
Skillet Creamy Smoky Cajun Sausage Penne is a delightful fusion of Southern Cajun spices and creamy Italian goodness, making it the ultimate comfort food. This one-skillet recipe features smoky sausage and tender penne pasta enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic; cook until vegetables are tender.
- Mix in Cajun seasoning, then pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add uncooked penne pasta; stir to combine. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy; season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve warm garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun, Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg