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One-Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

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You can make this flavorful, spicy Cajun sausage pasta in a single pot. It is a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner that minimizes cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound smoked Andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (adjust for spice preference)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
  • 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced Andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set it aside, leaving any rendered fat in the pot.
  2. Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the dry pasta, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes (with their juice) to the pot. Stir everything together.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and the cooked sausage. Let it heat through for 2 minutes.
  7. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  8. Fold in the fresh spinach until it wilts into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
  9. Serve this creamy Cajun sausage pasta immediately.

Notes

  • If you do not have Andouille sausage, you can substitute it with Kielbasa or smoked chicken sausage for a slightly milder flavor.
  • For a richer sauce, substitute half of the heavy cream with cream cheese.
  • If the sauce seems too thick after cooking, add a splash of milk or extra broth until you reach your desired consistency.

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