One Pot Garlic Butter Cajun Sausage Mac
A rich and creamy pasta dish with garlic butter and Cajun sausage, all cooked in one pot for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz macaroni pasta
- 1 lb Cajun sausage, sliced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and Cajun sausage; cook until browned.
- Mix in the macaroni, chicken broth, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Add the cheddar cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Stir often to prevent sticking. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg