Creamy Cajun Pasta Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 260kcal
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.
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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
Instructions
- 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.
- Whisk the chicken broth into the in flour. Set aside.
- Add the andouille sausage to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes, browning on both sides.
- Pour the water mixture into the skillet, it will get thick fast. Add the Cajun seasoning and stir until mixed. Add cream until smooth.
- Toss with the cooked pasta and tomatoes and serve.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 188mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1435IU | Vitamin C: 8.8mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 0.3mg
