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Cajun Sausage Pasta
Easy enough for a weeknight and packed with flavor, this Cajun Sausage Pasta is a dinner everyone loves. Filled with andouille sausage, lots of veggies, and a creamy, spicy sauce, this is comfort food at its best.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
581 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 13 oz Andouille Smoked Sausage sliced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped, medium
- 1 green bell pepper chopped, medium
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced, fresh
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese softened, low fat
- Parmesan Cheese for serving, grated cheese, sliced onions
- green onion for serving, grated cheese, sliced onions
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt generously. Add the penne and cook until al dente. Drain and reserve.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the sausage and cook until both sides are browned, about 3-5 minutes. Remove to a bowl, leaving any grease in the pan.
- To the hot pan, add both bell peppers and the mushrooms. Cook until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes. Season with the cajun seasoning and garlic pepper, and season to taste with salt.
- Add the evaporated milk and chicken broth to the skillet. Heat until bubbling. Add the cream cheese and continue to cook, stirring, until the cream cheese is melted and fully incorporated. Cook until the sauce is thickened slightly, another minute or two.
- Add the pasta and the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir until everything is combined.
- Serve topped with grated parmesan cheese and sliced green onions.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
581kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
182mg
(8%)
Potassium
383mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 581
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 581kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 182mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 383mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.