Ingredients
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- 1 lb meatballs (chicken, beef, lamb, or turkey)
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a simmer. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions (usually 8-10 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning; simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to thicken.
- Return meatballs to the skillet; mix with pasta. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg