Description
A creamy, spicy, and comforting Cajun sausage pasta that can be made in one pot in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz Andouille or smoked sausage, sliced
- 8 oz Penne or rotini pasta
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 1 medium Bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (Customize to taste)
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream (Can substitute with half and half)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Olive oil or butter (Plus salt and pepper to taste)
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the sausage into coins. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and brown the sausage for a few minutes until golden. Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, add onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened, then add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
Cooking
- Stir in tomato paste and Cajun seasoning, cooking for about 30 seconds to enhance flavors.
- Add chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the bottom. Stir in pasta.
- Bring to a gentle boil, lower to a simmer, cover, and cook until pasta is tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Lower the heat, stir in heavy cream, parmesan, and the browned sausage. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 2 minutes to thicken the sauce.
Notes
Adjust seasoning to taste. For a lighter version, use turkey sausage or add more vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Cajun, Southern