Creamy Pasta Recipes: Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
We all need a go-to comfort dish that doesn’t take forever and won’t leave us with a mountain of dishes. This is mine. Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta hits that perfect note of cozy, spicy, and easy. The smoky sausage, that silky sauce with a little kick, and the pasta that pulls it all together — it’s like the dinner version of sweatpants and fuzzy socks.
I usually toss this together on weeknights when I’d rather be watching reruns than watching a pot boil. And if I’m honest, sometimes I double the recipe just to guarantee leftovers — it somehow tastes even better the next day, like all good creamy pasta recipes do.
Whether you're craving creamy soup recipes easy enough for lazy nights, love hearty pasta recipes that don’t require a culinary degree, or just need a new twist on recipes with sausage pasta, this one’s got you covered. Even if you’re a die-hard creamy chicken soup or creamy potato soup fan, this creamy onion soup-esque base will have you licking the spoon.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 14 oz smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and sausage. Cook until the sausage is browned.
- Add garlic and Cajun seasoning. Cook for about 1 minute, just until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese. Let the sauce thicken slightly.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if you're feeling fancy.
- Serve warm and eat immediately — or cold from the fridge at midnight, no judgment.