Creamy Cajun Pasta
Need a quick meal? Try this 30 minute creamy Cajun pasta with andouille sausage!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 434kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz. andouille sausage cut in bite size pieces
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 3 tbsp. white wine
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 12 oz Penne Rigata cooked according to instructions on box
- 1-2 tsp. Cajun/Creole Seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the penne according to the instructions on the box. Pasta should be cooked al dente.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the sausage until caramelized.
- Add the onion and green pepper and stir fry for about 5 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine.
- Cook until the wine is absorbed then add the tomatoes and chicken broth and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the Cajun seasoning and black pepper.
- Add the cream, cover and simmer until reduced for about 10-15 minutes.
- Add the pasta and cook for 2-3 minutes, until sauce is thickened and pasta is cooked through.
Notes
- For less spice, add less Cajun seasoning. If you add less Cajun seasoning, you may need to add additional salt to taste.
- Browning the sausage first helps to add a rich flavor to the dish. You can skip this step if you're in a hurry, but I highly recommend doing it for the best flavor.
- Cook the pasta al dente (not fully cooked) - it will finish cooking in the sauce. I recommend taking about 2 minutes off the package cook time.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cups | Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 603mg | Potassium: 288mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 965IU | Vitamin C: 19.4mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 0.9mg