One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

Author: Sara Smith Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: Pasta Cuisine: Cajun Diet: None

Ingredients

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

  1. In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until browned. Remove and set aside, keeping the grease in the pan.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté the garlic in the sausage grease for about a minute, then add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and cajun seasoning. Stir in the dry pasta, cover, and simmer on LOW for about 14 minutes.
  3. Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the cooked sausage and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Serve hot.

Notes

  1. A lid is essential while simmering to keep the pasta moist. Feel free to experiment with different types of sausages or cheeses.