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One-Pot Creamy Cajun Meatball Pasta

A delightful fusion of tender meatballs and perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a rich Cajun cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb meatballs Store-bought or homemade
  • 8 oz pasta Penne or rotini work best
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 small onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened and fragrant, about three minutes.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions, typically around 8-10 minutes.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning, simmer for another 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Return cooked meatballs to the skillet, mix everything together, and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
  6. Serve hot straight from the skillet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

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