Smoky sausage slices tossed with penne pasta in a rich, creamy Cajun-spiced sauce—this quick one-pan meal is bold, comforting, and full of flavor.
🕒 Recipe Details
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: ~620 kcal per serving
Protein: ~28g per serving
🛒 Ingredients
300g penne pasta
300g smoked sausage (sliced)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
Salt & black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
Cook pasta
Boil penne in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Brown the sausage
Heat olive oil in a pan and cook sausage slices until golden and slightly crispy. Remove and set aside.
Build flavor base
In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
Make creamy Cajun sauce
Add Cajun seasoning, paprika, and chili flakes. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well.
Add cheese & combine
Mix in parmesan until smooth and creamy.
Combine everything
Add sausage and cooked pasta back into the pan. Toss until fully coated.
Serve hot
Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan.
🍽️ Flavor & Experience
This pasta is rich, smoky, and slightly spicy with a creamy Cajun kick that coats every bite. The sausage adds a deep savory flavor that makes it super satisfying.
