Description
One Pot Creamy Cajun Pasta is a delightful blend of spices and creamy sauce that brings comfort and excitement to your dinner table, all made in just one pot for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup cooked shrimp
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, heavy cream, and Cajun seasoning.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Add the penne pasta to the pot and stir well.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot, cooking for about 10 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
- Stir in the diced bell peppers and onions, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked shrimp to the pot and mix until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Choose a pasta that holds sauce well, like penne or fusilli, for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: recipes
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: Cajun, pasta, one pot, creamy, dinner