Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

a bowl of creamy cajun pasta and tomatoes.

5 from 20 votes

This one pot creamy Cajun sausage pasta is made with spicy andouille sausage, fresh veggies and a spicy, creamy sauce all made in under 30 minutes for the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Cajun/Creole

Servings: servings

Calories: 616kcal

Author: Danielle Wolter

Ingredients

12 ounces andouille sausage cut in bite size pieces
1 small onion chopped
1 green bell pepper chopped
3 tablespoons white wine
1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
½ cup chicken broth
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
¼ teaspoon black pepper
12 ounces Penne rigata cooked according to package instructions
1-2 teaspoons Cajun/Creole Seasoning

Instructions

Cook the penne according to the instructions on the box. Pasta should be cooked al dente. Set aside.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the sausage until caramelized on the outside.
Add the onion and green pepper and cook for about 5 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
Add the white wine and stir to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
Cook until the wine is absorbed then add the tomatoes and chicken broth and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the Cajun seasoning and black pepper.
Add the cream, cover, and simmer until reduced, about 10-15 minutes.
Add the pasta and cook for 2-3 minutes, until sauce is thickened and pasta is cooked through.

Notes

For less spice, add less Cajun seasoning. If you add less Cajun seasoning, you may need to add additional salt to taste.
Browning the sausage first helps to add a rich flavor to the dish. You can skip this step if you're in a hurry, but I highly recommend doing it for the best flavor.
Cook the pasta al dente (not fully cooked) - it will finish cooking in the sauce. I recommend taking about 2 minutes off the package cook time.
If the sauce is too thick, add additional cream or chicken stock until it reaches a desired consistency.

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