Cajun Sausage Pasta with Cream Cheese Sauce

 

 

Cajun Sausage Pasta with Cream Cheese Sauce

Ingredients:

- 8 ounces of pasta (such as penne or rigatoni)

- 1 pound of (Zatarain's) Cajun-style sausage, sliced 

- 1 tablespoon of olive oil

- 1 small onion, diced

- 2 cloves of garlic, minced

- 1 bell pepper, diced

- 2 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning

- 1 cup of chicken broth

- 4 ounces of cream cheese, softened

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.

2. Brown the Sausage: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced Cajun sausage to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.

3. Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

4. Add Cajun Seasoning: Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over the cooked vegetables and stir to combine, allowing the spices to toast and become fragrant, about 1 minute.

5. Combine with Chicken Broth: Pour the chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the broth to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

6. Add Cream Cheese: Reduce the heat to low and add the softened cream cheese to the skillet, stirring until it melts and forms a creamy sauce with the broth and vegetables.

7. Combine with Pasta and Sausage: Add the cooked pasta and browned sausage back into the skillet with the creamy sauce, tossing until everything is well coated and heated through.

8. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the pasta and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

9. Serve: Transfer the Cajun sausage pasta with cream cheese to serving plates or bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot and enjoy with a delicious baguette!

This Cajun sausage pasta with cream cheese is sure to be a hit at your dinner table, with its bold Cajun flavors and creamy sauce. Feel free to customize the recipe by adding extra vegetables like mushrooms or spinach or you could add shrimp or chicken as well for added goodness.

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