Creamy Cajun Pasta Recipe

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4.8

16 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    260 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Creole

Creamy Cajun Pasta Recipe

Creamy Cajun Pasta is seriously AH-MAZING and only takes 20 minutes! Rotini covered in a cream sauce with Cajun seasoning, smoky andouille sausage, sautéed peppers, red onion and grape tomatoes.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 3/4 cup green bell pepper , coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion , minced
  • 3 garlic thinly sliced, cloves
  • 4 links andouille sausage , cooked and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 4 cups rotini pasta , cooked*
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes , halved

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the green bell pepper, red onion and garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes, or until vegetables start to soften.
  2. Whisk the chicken broth into the in flour. Set aside.
  3. Add the andouille sausage to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes, browning on both sides.
  4. Pour the water mixture into the skillet, it will get thick fast. Add the Cajun seasoning and stir until mixed. Add cream until smooth.
  5. Toss with the cooked pasta and tomatoes and serve.
  6. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 89mg (30%) Sodium 62mg (3%) Potassium 188mg (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1435IU (29%) Vitamin C 8.8mg (10%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 260kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Sodium 62mg 3%
Potassium 188mg 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1435IU 29%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 10%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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