Slow Cooker Cajun Sausage Pasta Recipe

There is something steady about coming home to Slow Cooker Cajun Sausage Pasta that has been cooking all day. The uncooked pasta and chicken broth settle into a rich, spoonable sauce, and all I really do is add the ingredients in the morning. My family tends to go back for seconds before I have sat down.

Easy Slow Cooker Cajun Sausage Pasta

This dish features smoked sausage, bell peppers, and a blend of Cajun spices simmered with pasta in a creamy sauce. It takes about 6 hours in the slow cooker and serves 6 people, making it a great option for family dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

• 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups uncooked pasta (penne or rotini)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the smoked sausage, chop the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic.
2. Combine in Slow Cooker: In a slow cooker, add the sliced sausage, chopped onion, bell pepper, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
3. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
4. Add Pasta: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the uncooked pasta and heavy cream. Cover and cook until the pasta is tender.
5. Finish and Serve: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 6 hours
• Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 6 servings
• Calories: 450kcal
• Fat: 25g
• Protein: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 35g

I keep coming back to Slow Cooker Cajun Sausage Pasta because it never asks much of me and still lands on the table warm and filling. Store any extra in the fridge and it will hold for a few days. Let me know if you end up tweaking it, since half the fun is making it yours.