Description
A cozy and satisfying one-pan pasta dish featuring smoky cajun sausage, a creamy sauce, and hearty bowtie pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (13oz) pack cajun andouille sausage (cut into coins)
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 (14.5oz) can chicken broth (about 2 cups)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 (10oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and chilies
- 8 ounces dry bowtie pasta (½ pound or approximately 2 cups)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the garlic in the sausage grease for about a minute.
- Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and cajun seasoning. Stir in the dry pasta, cover, and simmer on LOW for about 14 minutes.
- Once the pasta is cooked, toss in the cooked sausage and shredded cheddar cheese. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For a creamier sauce, stir in extra cream at the end. You can also add smoked paprika for a nuttier depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, cajun, sausage, one pot, easy dinner