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Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 660

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on both sides. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add the onion and bell pepper to the pan and cook for 4 minutes, stirring, until softened. Stir in the garlic and Cajun seasoning and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the penne. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.
  4. Remove from heat. Return the sausage to the pan, add the Parmesan, and toss until everything is coated and the cheese has melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Notes

Andouille sausage gives the dish its smoky kick, but any fully cooked smoked sausage works. If your Cajun seasoning is on the salty side, wait to season with additional salt until after you taste the finished pasta.