Cajun Sausage Pasta: Easy One-Pot Delight with Turkey Bacon
Cajun Sausage Pasta is a delicious and easy one-pot dish that combines the flavors of spicy sausage with creamy sauce and pasta, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound turkey bacon
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- Add the onions, garlic, and bell peppers to the pot and sauté until tender.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning and cook for another minute.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the penne pasta and reduce heat to simmer until pasta is cooked.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Add the crispy turkey bacon back to the pot and mix everything together.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish can be spiced up with additional hot sauce if desired.
- Feel free to add other vegetables based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Cajun Sausage Pasta, One-Pot Pasta, Turkey Bacon Recipe