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Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

A deliciously creamy pasta dish with spicy cajun sausage cooked in one pot, making it perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pack (13 oz) cajun andouille sausage (cut into coins)
  • 1 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth (about 2 cups)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes and chilies
  • 8 oz dry bowtie pasta (½ pound or approximately 2 cups)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning *see notes

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until browned to your liking.
  2. 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.
Cooking
  1. In the same skillet, sauté the garlic in the leftover sausage grease for about a minute.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and cajun seasoning. Stir in the dry bowtie pasta, cover with a lid, and simmer on LOW for about 14 minutes.
  3. Once the pasta is fully cooked, toss in the cooked sausage and shredded cheddar cheese.
  4. Serve hot straight from the skillet.

Notes

Garnish with chopped parsley or sliced green onions for added color. Optionally, add a squeeze of lemon for brightness. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.