One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
This One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a quick, cheesy comfort food recipe that is perfect for family dinner.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
- 13 oz cajun andouille sausage cut into coins
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 14.5 oz chicken broth about 2 cups
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes and chilies
- 8 oz dry bowtie pasta approximately 2 cups
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning see notes
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until browned to your liking.
- Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside on a paper towel lined plate. Don't get rid of the sausage grease in the pan!
- In the same skillet, sauté the garlic in the leftover sausage grease for about a minute and then add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and cajun seasoning. Stir in the dry pasta, cover with a lid, and simmer on LOW for about 14 minutes.
- Once the pasta is fully cooked, toss in the cooked sausage and shredded cheddar cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
If your cajun seasoning is salty, be cautious when adding it. Skip oil if you believe the sausage has enough grease. For spice-sensitive kids, use mild sausage and tomatoes. Mix-ins like mushrooms, broccoli, or shrimp can enhance flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg
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