One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

This One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is rich, flavor-packed, and ready in about 30 minutes. Smoky sausage, colorful peppers, and a parmesan cream sauce all come together in a single skillet for an easy weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings: 6 portions

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Cajun

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1.5 lbs smoked pork sausage sliced into rounds
1 green bell pepper sliced
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 yellow bell pepper sliced
1 small red onion sliced
1.5 tsp creole seasoning adjust to taste for spice level
32 oz low sodium chicken broth
12 oz fettuccine broken in half recommended
8 oz heavy cream
3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese freshly grated preferred

Equipment

12-inch large skillet

Method

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sliced sausage until the edges are caramelized and golden. This builds the smoky base flavor for the whole dish.
Remove the browned sausage to a bowl and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
Add the sliced bell peppers and red onion to the same skillet. Season with creole seasoning and saute for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Return the browned sausage to the skillet and stir to combine with the peppers and onion.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a full boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, add the fettuccine broken in half. Stir every few minutes as the pasta cooks and the liquid reduces, approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
Once the pasta is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, stir in the heavy cream until fully combined.
Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Serve right away, topped with extra parmesan and fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Any smoky sausage works in place of pork. Andouille adds deeper Cajun flavor. Stir pasta regularly while it cooks to prevent sticking. Use a wide, deep skillet to accommodate all the liquid and pasta comfortably. To reheat leftovers, add a splash of broth or cream and warm over medium-low heat, stirring frequently.