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Cajun Sausage Pasta

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 870kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 4 oz Penne pasta
  • 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 oz Andouille sausage links sliced into medallions
  • 1 cup Cremini mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 1/2 Red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/2 Yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Fire roasted tomatoes diced
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 TBSP Cajun seasoning as needed to taste
  • 3 oz Cream cheese
  • 2 slices Crusty bread toasted
  • 2 TBSP Fresh parsley finely chopped
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Sparkling Water

  • 16 oz Sparkling water cold
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Prep sausage and vegetables per instruction above.
  • Cook pasta: Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the salt. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Once tender, drain well and set aside. While cooking, prep ingredients.
  • Cook sausage: Heat a large skillet or braiser over medium heat. Once hot, add the oil and sausage medallions. Sear on both sides until they crisp up a bit, about 4 minutes. Remove and set aside on a paper towel lined plate. Leave the remaining oil in the pan.
  • To the same skillet, add the mushrooms, peppers, and garlic and sauté for about 3 minutes until the mushrooms begin to brown. Add the cooked pasta, fire-roasted tomatoes, chicken broth, and cajun seasoning. Stir just until everything is evenly combined, then place a lid on top and allow the broth to come up to a boil.
  • Add the cream cheese to the skillet in chunks and stir until it has completely melted and created a thick and creamy sauce.
  • Toast the bread in a toaster oven.
  • Finish the pasta: Add the sausage back into the skillet, give everything another big stir.
  • Serve: Top the pasta with parsley and red pepper flakes and enjoy with bread and sparkling water.

Notes

Pro Tip: DO NOT use a cajun seasoning blend that lists salt as its first ingredient. You will end up with a very salty plate of pasta if you do.

Nutrition

Calories: 870kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 2673mg | Potassium: 1104mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5658IU | Vitamin C: 101mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 5mg