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One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

This One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a simple and delicious weeknight dinner that can be customized to your taste.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 6 servings
Calories 560 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • braiser

Ingredients
  

  • 13 oz andouille sausage links about 4 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 ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoon no-salt or low-salt Cajun seasoning mix see notes!
  • 7 oz cream cheese

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.
  • 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

Customization options available for spice level and creaminess.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg
Keyword cajun recipe, creamy pasta, Easy Dinner, One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta, sausage pasta, Weeknight Meal
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