Description
A flavorful and easy one pot creamy Cajun sausage pasta featuring andouille sausage, bell peppers, mushrooms, and a rich cream cheese sauce perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Vegetables
- 13 oz. andouille sausage links (about 4 links), sliced into medallions
- 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
Other
- 12 oz. gluten-free penne pasta
- 1/2 cup canned diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 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
- Cook Sausage: Add the sliced sausage medallions to a large skillet or braiser over medium heat and sear on both sides until they crisp up a bit, about 4 minutes total. Remove the sausage and place on a paper towel-lined plate, keeping the rendered sausage oil in the pan.
- Cook Veggies: In the same skillet with the sausage oil, add the mushrooms, red and yellow bell peppers, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes or until the mushrooms begin to brown.
- Add Ingredients: Add the gluten-free penne pasta, diced fire-roasted tomatoes, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning to the skillet. Stir gently until everything is evenly combined. Cover with a lid and bring the broth to a boil.
- Simmer Pasta: Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let the pasta simmer for 15 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes to prevent sticking, until the pasta is tender and cooked al dente.
- Add Cream Cheese: Add the cream cheese to the skillet in chunks. Stir continuously until the cream cheese completely melts and forms a thick, creamy sauce coating the pasta and vegetables.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked sausage to the skillet, season with salt to taste, and stir everything together well. Garnish with fresh Italian parsley and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This one pot meal is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes to control the heat level.
- For a creamier texture, add an extra ounce of cream cheese or a splash of milk or cream.
- Using low-sodium chicken broth helps control the overall saltiness, so season salt to taste at the end.
- Make sure to stir often during cooking to prevent the pasta from sticking to the pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 362 kcal
- Sugar: 4.6 g
- Sodium: 500.3 mg
- Fat: 21.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.3 g
- Fiber: 2.2 g
- Protein: 33.7 g
- Cholesterol: 90.7 mg
