One Pot Creamy Cajun Meatball Pasta: Indulgent Comfort Food Reimagined
A rich and creamy pasta dish with spicy Cajun flavors and savory meatballs, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 1 pound meatballs
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic, onion, and bell pepper; sauté until softened.
- Stir in meatballs and cook until browned.
- Add chicken broth, pasta, and Cajun seasoning; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until pasta is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan; cook until creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: One-Pot Creamy Cajun Meatball Pasta, comfort food