One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

from passmesometasty.com
30 min
6 servings

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

  • 13 oz. andouille sausage links (about 4 links), sliced into medallions
  • 6 oz. fresh baby bella mushrooms, cleaned and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper, stemmed, seeds removed, and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeds removed, and thinly sliced
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 oz. gluten-free penne pasta
  • 1/2 cup diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons McCormick Grill Mates Louisiana Cajun Seasoning (*see notes!)
  • 7 oz. cream cheese
  • fresh Italian parsley (optional), finely chopped
  • red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

  1. 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 (see notes). Remove and set aside on a paper towel lined plate. Don’t get rid of that sausage oil!

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium and let the pasta simmer for roughly 12-15 minutes (see notes), stirring every couple of minutes until the pasta is tender and cooked al dente.

  5. 5

    Add the cream cheese to the skillet in chunks and stir until it has completely melted and created a thick and creamy sauce.

  6. 6

    Add the sausage back into the skillet, give everything another big stir, top the pasta with a sprinkling of fresh Italian parsley and red pepper flakes aaand SERVE!