One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
A quick and flavorful one-pot dish featuring cajun sausage, creamy sauce, and cheesy bowtie pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (13 oz) pack cajun andouille sausage, cut into coins
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth (about 2 cups)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and chilies
- 8 oz dry bowtie pasta (½ pound or approximately 2 cups)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the sausage over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until browned.
- Remove the sausage from the pan and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Sauté the garlic in the leftover sausage grease for about a minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and cajun seasoning. Stir well.
- Add the dry bowtie pasta to the skillet, cover, and simmer on LOW for about 14 minutes, or until fully cooked.
- Stir in the cooked sausage and shredded cheddar cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
Adjust spiciness with cajun seasoning. Add bell peppers or green onions for extra crunch.