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One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta Recipe

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This One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta combines spicy andouille sausage with fresh vegetables and creamy cheese in a savory, easy-to-make meal. Cooked entirely in one skillet, this recipe delivers a delicious Cajun flavor with hearty penne pasta, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a rich, creamy sauce perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Sausage

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

Vegetables

  • 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 garlic cloves, minced

Pasta and Liquids

  • 12 oz. gluten-free penne pasta
  • 1/2 cup canned, diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth

Seasoning and Cheese

  • 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. Cook sausage: Add the sausage medallions to a large skillet or braiser over medium heat. Sear them on both sides until they crisp up slightly, about 4 minutes total. Remove the sausage and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Keep the rendered sausage oil in the skillet for flavor.
  2. Cook veggies: In the same skillet with the sausage oil, add the sliced mushrooms, red and yellow bell peppers, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes or until the mushrooms start to brown and soften.
  3. Add ingredients: Stir in the gluten-free penne pasta, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning mix. Mix everything until evenly combined. Cover the skillet with a lid and bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Simmer pasta: Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let the pasta simmer. Stir every couple of minutes to prevent sticking, and cook for approximately 12-15 minutes until the pasta is tender and al dente.
  5. Add cream cheese: Drop the cream cheese into the skillet in chunks. Stir continuously until the cream cheese fully melts and forms a thick, creamy sauce that coats the pasta and vegetables.
  6. Combine and serve: Return the cooked sausage medallions to the skillet. Add salt to taste and give the entire dish a thorough stir to combine all flavors. Garnish with freshly chopped Italian parsley and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For best flavor, do not discard the sausage oil as it adds depth to the dish when cooking the vegetables.
  • Stir frequently during simmering to prevent pasta from sticking to the bottom of the skillet.
  • You can adjust Cajun seasoning levels based on your heat preference.
  • This dish is gluten free when using gluten-free pasta.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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