Cajun Sausage Pasta
Smoky sausage and penne swirled in a spicy paprika cream sauce, the one-pot pasta that disappears before it cools.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 lb sausage
- 12 oz penne
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1.5 cups chicken stock
- 0.5 cup grated parmesan
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Slice the sausage into coins and chop the onion and bell pepper.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a deep 12-inch skillet over medium-high and brown the sausage, about 4 minutes.
- 3
Add the onion, pepper, and garlic and cook 3 minutes, then stir in the paprika, cayenne, and oregano for 30 seconds.
- 4
Pour in the stock and cream, add the dry penne, and bring to a simmer.
- 5
Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the sauce is creamy, 12 to 14 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the parmesan, season with salt, and serve with extra cheese on top.
