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Creamy Cajun Pasta Recipe

Creamy Cajun Pasta is seriously AH-MAZING and only takes 20 minutes! Rotini covered in a cream sauce with Cajun seasoning, smoky andouille sausage, sautéed peppers, red onion and grape tomatoes.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup green bell pepper , coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion , minced
  • 3 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
  • 4 links andouille sausage , cooked and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 4 cups rotini pasta , cooked*
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes , halved

Instruction

  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the green bell pepper, red onion and garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes, or until vegetables start to soften.
  2. Whisk the chicken broth into the in flour. Set aside.
  3. Add the andouille sausage to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes, browning on both sides.
  4. Pour the water mixture into the skillet, it will get thick fast. Add the Cajun seasoning and stir until mixed. Add cream until smooth.
  5. Toss with the cooked pasta and tomatoes and serve.

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