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One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

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Nothing says simple like a one pot dinner recipe and this creamy Cajun sausage pasta recipe is exactly that! Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner and can be easily customized for those who prefer a little less heat (or more!) or would like it even creamier (or less creamy too!).

Ingredients

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  • 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 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 oz. gluten-free penne pasta
  • ½ cup diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 3½ cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons no-salt or low-salt Cajun seasoning mix
  • 7 oz. cream cheese
  • Salt, to taste
  • Fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped (optional)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Add the mushrooms, peppers, and garlic to the same skillet and sauté for about 3 minutes, or until the mushrooms begin to brown.
  3. Add the pasta, fire-roasted tomatoes, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning to the skillet; stir until combined, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring every couple of minutes, until pasta is al dente, about 12–15 minutes.
  4. Add the cream cheese in chunks and stir until melted and the sauce is thick and creamy.
  5. Add the sausage back to the skillet, season with salt to taste, stir to combine, then top with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes, and serve.

Notes

  • Cajun seasoning: Do not use a blend with salt listed as the first ingredient; it will make the pasta too salty. Mix up a quick batch of homemade Cajun seasoning or use a no-salt/low-salt store-bought blend.
  • Adjusting the spice level: Use mild Italian or kielbasa sausage or reduce the Cajun seasoning to tone down the heat. Different blends will yield different spice and salt levels.
  • Adjusting the creaminess: Add more or less cream cheese to achieve your preferred sauce consistency.
  • If your sausage is not pre-cooked, increase your initial cooking time to ensure it is fully cooked before removing.
  • Cooking time for the pasta may vary by brand; check for doneness and stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Keywords: one pot, creamy, Cajun, sausage, pasta, gluten-free, weeknight dinner

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