Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a quick and easy dinner for busy weeknights. Creamy pasta loaded with andouille sausage, peppers, onions and Cajun pasta sauce.
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The creamy sauce with our homemade blackened seasoning adds great flavor to this pasta and is the perfect compliment to the smoky andouille sausage.
Ingredients Needed
- Andouille Sausage
- Bell Peppers
- Onions
- Pasta ~ We used Gemelli
- Cream Cheese
- Milk
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Blackened Seasoning or Creole Seasoning
- Kosher Salt
- Parmesan Cheese
- Parsley, optional garnish
Step by Step Directions
For the Sausage, Peppers & Onions:
We prepared the sausage, peppers and onions on the grill. It can also be cooked on the stovetop in a skillet.
- For Grilling: Leave the sausage whole. Slice the peppers and onions and toss with olive oil. Grill at 350° with the grill closed for about 15- 20 minutes, turning the sausage and vegetables about half way through. Add hickory or pecan for smoke flavor.
- Stovetop: Slice sausage and dice vegetables. Coat a large skillet with olive oil and place over medium heat. Cook sausage and vegetables, stirring often until vegetables are softened and start to caramelize, about 10 -15 minutes.
- Remove the sausages, peppers and onions from the grill or skillet.
- Slice the sausage into bite sized pieces, dice the onions and peppers.
- Meanwhile, boil the pasta according to package directions and drain well.
- To make the sauce, add cream cheese, milk and heavy cream to a saucepan. Add blackened seasoning and cook over medium heat, whisking until smooth and heated through.
- Add parmesan cheese, whisk to combine.
- Using the large pasta pan, add drained pasta, sausage, peppers and onions.
- Pour the sauce over the top.
- Mix well until thoroughly combined, cook about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
- Yield: 6 Servings
- Pasta Variations: Linguine, Spaghetti or Penne Pasta
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days
- Reheat: Reheat in a pan with 1- 2 tablespoons of milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring until heated through.
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If you are looking for a quick and easy meal, this Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is sure be a family pleasing dinner. Have it on the table in about 30 minutes it’s sure to have everyone rushing to the dinner table.
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Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 pound andouille sausage store bought or homemade
- 2 cups sliced bell peppers
- 2 cups sliced yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 16 ounces pasta Gemelli, Penne or Linguine
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- For the Sausage, Peppers & Onions: We prepared the sausage, peppers and onions on the grill. It can also be cooked on the stovetop in a skillet.
- For Grilling: Leave the sausage whole. Slice the peppers and onions and toss with olive oil. Grill at 350° with the grill closed for about 15- 20 minutes, turning the sausage and vegetables about half way through. Add hickory or pecan for smoke flavor.
- Stovetop: Slice sausage and dice vegetables. Coat a large skillet with olive oil and place over medium heat. Cook sausage and vegetables, stirring often until vegetables are softened and start to caramelize, about 10 -15 minutes.
- Remove the sausages, peppers and onions from the grill or skillet.
- Slice the sausage into bite sized pieces, dice the onions and peppers.
- Meanwhile, boil the pasta according to package directions and drain well.
- To make the sauce, add cream cheese, milk and heavy cream to a saucepan. Add blackened seasoning and salt, cook over medium heat, whisking until smooth and heated through.
- Add parmesan cheese, whisk to combine.
- Stir in the drained pasta, sausage, peppers and onions.
- Mix well until thoroughly combined.
- Remove from heat.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve immediately.
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This was a delicious and easy pasta meal! Great flavor!