This creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta recipe features sliced peppers and sausage that's bathed in a creamy sauce. If you quick and easy dinner recipes that pack a lot of flavor, this is for you!
12ozandouille sausagesliced into medallions about 1/4" thick
2teaspoonscajun seasoningfor kids/family friendly I would do a little less, 1 1/4 teaspoon or even 1 teaspoon
4ozcream cheesesoftened and cubed
1cupmilkI used 2%, could also use half & half
3/4cupparmesan cheesefreshly grated
1/4teaspoonground pepper
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking heat a large skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter and add the garlic cloves, cook for 1 minute. Add the sliced peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes, then add the sausage and season with the Cajun seasoning and cook for 4-5 minutes or until warmed.
Add the milk and cream cheese, stirring until the cream cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
Stir in the parmesan cheese, pepper, salt, and cooked pasta. Serve immediately.
Notes
Andouille sausage is precooked so all we're doing is warming it up. If you want extra cajun flare you can purchase cajun andouille sausage, that's what I used and it was phenomenal! Variations: Add sliced onions in while cooking the peppers. Add some fresh spinach at the end and stir until the spinach wilts.Cajun seasoning: for family friendly/kid friendly I reduce the amount of cajun seasoning so that it's not too spicy for my kids. I find 1 1/4 tsp or even 1 teaspoon is more tolerable for them. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days. To reheat, place some on a microwave safe plate and microwave until heated through. I don't recommend freezing this pasta since the sauce is a dairy-based sauce. Dairy tends to separate when frozen and thawed. I love to serve this with a baked potato, buttered vegetables, or a salad. A fruit salad would be perfect with this too!