One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
A hearty and creamy pasta dish with rich Cajun flavors, all made in one pot for easy cleanup, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pack 1 (13oz) pack cajun andouille sausage Cut into coins
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 2 cups 1 (14.5oz) can chicken broth Approximately 2 cups
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 can 1 (10oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and chilies
- 8 ounces dry bowtie pasta Approximately 2 cups
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning See notes for additional spice
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until browned to your liking.
- Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside on a paper towel lined plate. Don’t get rid of the sausage grease in the pan!
- In the same skillet, sauté the garlic in the leftover sausage grease for about a minute.
- Pour in the can of chicken broth, diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and about 1 tsp of cajun seasoning.
- Stir in the dry pasta. Cover with a lid and simmer on LOW for about 14 minutes.
- Once the pasta is fully cooked, toss in the cooked sausage and a few cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Enjoy hot, straight from the skillet!
Notes
To store leftovers, let the pasta cool down and then place it in an airtight container. You can keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove until warm. For extra flavor, add chopped bell peppers or onions when sautéing.