Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 packages smoked andouille sausage, sliced
- 2 shallots, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/8 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 quart heavy cream
- 2 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 pound pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Slice the smoked andouille sausage into 1/4-inch thick rounds. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, add the sliced sausage and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of smoked garlic powder. Sear the sausage over medium-high heat until it is caramelized and browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the seared sausage from the pan and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Reduce heat to medium. Add the diced shallots and minced garlic to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min
- 3
Add the 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon, tomato paste, and sun-dried tomatoes to the pan with the cooked shallots and garlic. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute, allowing the tomato paste to deepen in color.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, a handful at a time, until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Season with salt to taste.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Add the seared sausage back into the pan with the sauce. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss gently to coat all the pasta and sausage evenly with the creamy sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Finish by stirring in the chopped fresh parsley. Remove from heat and let the pasta sit for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the sauce to further thicken and the flavors to deepen.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
- 2 packages smoked andouille sausage, sliced
- 2 shallots, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/8 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 quart heavy cream
- 2 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 pound pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Slice the smoked andouille sausage into 1/4-inch thick rounds. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, add the sliced sausage and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of smoked garlic powder. Sear the sausage over medium-high heat until it is caramelized and browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the seared sausage from the pan and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Reduce heat to medium. Add the diced shallots and minced garlic to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min - 3
Add the 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon, tomato paste, and sun-dried tomatoes to the pan with the cooked shallots and garlic. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute, allowing the tomato paste to deepen in color.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, a handful at a time, until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Season with salt to taste.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Add the seared sausage back into the pan with the sauce. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss gently to coat all the pasta and sausage evenly with the creamy sauce.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Finish by stirring in the chopped fresh parsley. Remove from heat and let the pasta sit for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the sauce to further thicken and the flavors to deepen.
⏱️ 2 min