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One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a simple, creamy dish perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 6 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • braiser

Ingredients
  

Meat

  • 13 oz andouille sausage links (about 4 links), sliced into medallions

Vegetables

  • 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

Pasta and Liquids

  • 12 oz gluten-free penne pasta
  • ½ cup canned, diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 3.5 cup chicken broth

Seasonings

  • 2 tablespoon no-salt or low-salt Cajun seasoning mix *see notes!
  • salt to taste
  • fresh Italian parsley finely chopped (optional)
  • red pepper flakes (optional)

Dairy

  • 7 oz cream cheese

Instructions
 

Cooking 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

This recipe can be customized for those who prefer a little less heat or creaminess.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
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