Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful dish with this One-Pot Creamy Cajun Meatball Pasta recipe. Tender meatballs are simmered in a creamy Cajun-spiced sauce with pasta for a satisfying meal that comes together in one pot.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs:
- 1 lb meatballs (store-bought or homemade)
Pasta:
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
Other:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Once done, remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Onion & Garlic: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.
- Cook the Pasta: Add the chicken broth to the skillet and bring it to a simmer. Once simmering, add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions, usually 8-10 minutes.
- Add the Cream & Seasoning: Stir in the heavy cream and Cajun seasoning. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Combine: Return the cooked meatballs to the skillet and mix them in with the pasta. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve the creamy Cajun meatball pasta hot and enjoy the rich, flavorful meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: One-Pot, Creamy, Cajun, Meatball, Pasta, Easy, Flavorful
