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Creamy Cajun Pasta Recipe with Sausage

Cajun pasta with andouille chicken sausage is an easy 30-minute meal that is quick enough to make on a weeknight! This one-pot pasta is a little spicy, creamy, and full of flavor. 
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time23 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Mains
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 586kcal
Author: Meredith

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 , 11oz package chicken andouille sausage, cut into discs*
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 , 14.5oz can diced tomatoes (regular, petite, or fire roasted)
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • ½ C heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 lb penne pasta* (regular or whole wheat)
  • ¾ C shredded parmesan cheese
  • ¼ C minced fresh parsley

Instructions

  • In a large high-rimmed skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, diced onion, diced bell pepper, and sliced sausage and sauté until the onion is close to translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
  • Add in the minced garlic and Cajun seasoning and continue to sauté until the garlic is fragrant (about 30 seconds-1 minute).
  • Pour the diced tomatoes into the pan and deglaze the pan as needed by scraping the bottom of the pan with your wooden spoon. Then add the broth, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and add in the pasta.
  • Stir the pasta frequently, pushing down noodles that are sticking above the liquid. Cook until the noodles are al dente (or done to your liking), about 10-12 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and add the shredded parmesan and chopped parsley and stir to combine.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

*Regular andouille sausage may be used in place of the chicken andouille sausage if desired
 
*You have several options for the type of pasta to use in this creamy Cajun pasta recipe:
  • Whole Wheat Pasta
  • Regular Pasta
  • Gluten Free Pasta
  • Chickpea or Lentil Pasta
There are also several shapes of pasta that work well in this recipe. I recommend choosing one of the following:
  • Penne Pasta - this is the shape of pasta that I’ve recommended for this recipe
  • Rigatoni Pasta
  • Rotini Pasta
  • Farfalle (Bowtie) Pasta
 
*The nutritional values were calculated using whole wheat pasta

Nutrition

Calories: 586kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 1374mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1909IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 2mg
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