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One-Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta: Flavorful Weeknight Dinner

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Create this comforting, bold One-Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta. It delivers rich, spicy flavor with minimal cleanup, making it an easy weeknight winner ready in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound smoked andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (adjust for heat preference)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 12 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving any rendered fat in the pot.
  2. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice) and the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Add the dry pasta to the boiling liquid. Stir well to prevent sticking. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer according to the pasta package directions, usually 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and cubed cream cheese until the cream cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
  7. Return the cooked sausage to the pot. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a less spicy dish, use mild smoked sausage and reduce the Cajun seasoning to 1 teaspoon.
  • If you want to add shrimp, cook 1/2 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp separately and stir them in during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
  • This recipe works well with other smoked sausage varieties, such as kielbasa.

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