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One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

A delicious and easy One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta recipe that's packed with flavor and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 13 oz andouille sausage links sliced into medallions
  • 6 oz fresh baby bella mushrooms cleaned and thinly sliced
  • ½ medium red bell pepper stemmed, seeds removed, and thinly sliced
  • ½ medium yellow bell pepper stemmed, seeds removed, and thinly sliced
  • 3 large garlic cloves minced
  • 12 oz gluten-free penne pasta
  • ½ cup canned, diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 3.5 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons no-salt or low-salt Cajun seasoning mix see notes!
  • 7 oz cream cheese
  • salt to taste
  • fresh Italian parsley finely chopped (optional)
  • red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Add the sausage to a large skillet or braiser over medium heat and sear the sausage medallions on both sides, until they crisp up a bit, about 4 minutes total. Remove and set aside on a paper towel lined plate. Don’t get rid of that sausage oil!
  • Add the mushrooms, peppers, and garlic to the same skillet you cooked the sausage in and sauté for about 3 minutes, or just until the mushrooms begin to brown.
  • Next, add the pasta, fire-roasted tomatoes, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning to the skillet. Stir just until everything is evenly combined, then place a lid on top and allow the broth to come up to a boil.
  • Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium and let the pasta simmer for roughly 12-15 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes until the pasta is tender and cooked al dente.
  • Add the cream cheese to the skillet in chunks and stir until it has completely melted and created a thick and creamy sauce.
  • Add the sausage back into the skillet, add salt to taste, give everything another big stir, top the pasta with a sprinkling of fresh Italian parsley and red pepper flakes, and SERVE!

Notes

This dish can be customized by adding other vegetables or spices as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Cajun sausage, easy pasta recipe, One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta, Pasta, quick dinner
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