Creamy Cajun Pasta Sausages (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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340g of smoked sausage (such as kielbasa or Andouille)
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225g of pasta (like rigatoni or penne)
→ Veggies and Herbs
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1 cup of mixed bell peppers, diced
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½ cup of diced onion
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1 cup of fresh spinach (optional)
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Chopped parsley for topping
→ Sauce and Seasonings
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2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning
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1 tablespoon of olive oil
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1½ cups of chicken broth
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1 cup of heavy cream
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1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
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½ teaspoon of garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional)
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Salt and black pepper
# Instructions:
01 -
Slice up the sausage into rounds. Dice the onion and bell peppers.
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Put some olive oil in a large pan over heat, then cook the sausage until it's nice and browned. Remove it and set it aside.
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Using the same pan, sauté the onions and bell peppers. Stir in the Cajun seasoning and garlic powder, then pour in the chicken broth and let it boil.
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Toss the uncooked pasta into the pan with the sauce. Stir frequently and let it cook until it's just soft enough (al dente).
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Turn the heat down, mix in the cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese melts completely. Add the sausage back in and warm it through.
# Notes:
01 -
Ready in just 30 minutes
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You can make it with or without spinach