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Skillet Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

Creamy Cajun sausage pasta with penne and peppers in a skillet.
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This one pan wonder delivers big New Orleans flavor with minimal effort. Smoked sausage and penne pasta simmer in a creamy, pepper flecked sauce for a cozy family meal in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound smoked andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Add sausage and cook 4 5 minutes until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add diced onion and bell pepper. Cook 4 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and Cajun seasoning, stir 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in diced tomatoes with juices and chicken broth. Stir, scraping up browned bits from the pan bottom.
  4. Add uncooked penne pasta and the browned sausage back to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook 12 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and liquid is mostly absorbed.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and shredded Parmesan cheese. Cook 2 3 minutes until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Garnish with sliced green onions and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use a large 12 inch deep skillet for even cooking. For a lighter version, substitute half and half for heavy cream. Pasta will continue to absorb sauce upon standing; add a splash of broth when reheating leftovers.

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