Description
This One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a fast, fiery, and flavorful dinner idea that delivers every time. Smoky sausage, bowtie pasta, and a cheesy Cajun-spiced cream sauce come together in under 30 minutes for a weeknight win. It’s an easy recipe loaded with bold Southern flair, making it perfect for quick dinners, easy meal prep, or cozy comfort food cravings. Whether you’re after quick comfort or a weeknight pasta idea with a twist, this creamy sausage pasta is the answer. Ideal for fans of easy dinners, family meals, and one-pot food ideas!
Ingredients
1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
3 cups bowtie pasta
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, sauté the sausage until browned.
2. Add diced onion and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant.
3. Stir in Cajun seasoning and coat the sausage and aromatics evenly.
4. Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), and heavy cream. Bring to a boil.
5. Add uncooked bowtie pasta. Stir well.
6. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12–14 minutes until pasta is tender.
7. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and sauce thickens.
8. Serve hot with optional garnishes like parsley or extra cheese.
Notes
Add a splash of milk or broth when reheating leftovers to restore creaminess.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste depending on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ¼ cup
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, cajun sausage pasta, easy dinner, one pot meal