Description
Experience flavorful One Pan Bold Cajun Ranch Sausage Pasta that’s quick and easy! Perfect for gatherings—try it tonight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb smoked sausage (turkey or chicken)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 oz ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until softened (about 4 minutes).
- Add Cajun seasoning and ranch dressing mix; stir for about a minute until fragrant.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Add penne pasta, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese; cook on low until cheese melts (2-3 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg