Description
A delightful and easy-to-make dish, this One-Pot Creamy Cajun Meatball Pasta combines tender meatballs with a creamy Cajun-seasoned sauce over perfectly cooked pasta. It’s a comforting and flavorful meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb meatballs (store-bought or homemade)
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 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: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: One-Pot, Creamy, Cajun, Meatball, Pasta, Easy, Comforting, Family-friendly
