Cajun Sausage Pasta

Easy enough for a weeknight and packed with flavor, this Cajun Sausage Pasta is a dinner everyone loves. Filled with andouille sausage, lots of veggies, and a creamy, spicy sauce, this is comfort food at its best.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 581kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

12 oz penne pasta
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
13 oz andouille smoked sausage sliced
1 medium red bell pepper chopped
1 medium green bell pepper chopped
8 oz fresh mushrooms sliced
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
1/2 cup chicken broth
8 oz low fat cream cheese softened
Grated parmesan cheese and sliced green onions for serving

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt generously. Add the penne and cook until al dente. Drain and reserve.
12 oz penne pasta
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the sausage and cook until both sides are browned, about 3-5 minutes. Remove to a bowl, leaving any grease in the pan.
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 13 oz andouille smoked sausage
To the hot pan, add both bell peppers and the mushrooms. Cook until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes. Season with the cajun seasoning and garlic pepper, and season to taste with salt.
1 medium red bell pepper, 1 medium green bell pepper, 8 oz fresh mushrooms, 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Add the evaporated milk and chicken broth to the skillet. Heat until bubbling. Add the cream cheese and continue to cook, stirring, until the cream cheese is melted and fully incorporated. Cook until the sauce is thickened slightly, another minute or two.
1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 8 oz low fat cream cheese
Add the pasta and the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir until everything is combined.
Serve topped with grated parmesan cheese and sliced green onions.
Grated parmesan cheese and sliced green onions

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