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One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta with Bell Peppers and Rich Spiced Cream Sauce

The ultimate One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta featuring smoky andouille sausage, tender penne pasta, and colorful bell peppers

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One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta with Bell Peppers and Rich Spiced Cream Sauce
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JUE

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Chef's Essential Tips

Essential Ingredients Selection

Creating Your Masterpiece

Cream Sauce Finishing:
Mastering the gentle incorporation of cream and cheese creates a silky, stable sauce that coats pasta perfectly without breaking
Pasta Cooking Integration:
Learning to cook pasta directly in seasoned broth infuses flavor into every strand while creating starch for sauce thickness
Spice Blooming Process:
Understanding how to bloom Cajun spices with garlic releases essential oils and intensifies the flavor throughout the dish
Vegetable Sautéing Method:
Mastering the timing for cooking onions and peppers ensures they maintain texture while developing sweetness to balance spice
Sausage Browning Technique:
Learning to properly caramelize the sausage creates deep flavor through the Maillard reaction and renders fat for cooking vegetables
One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta with Bell Peppers and Rich Spiced Cream Sauce

The Art of One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta Perfection

Sausage Browning Technique:
Learning to properly caramelize the sausage creates deep flavor through the Maillard reaction and renders fat for cooking vegetables
Vegetable Sautéing Method:
Mastering the timing for cooking onions and peppers ensures they maintain texture while developing sweetness to balance spice
Spice Blooming Process:
Understanding how to bloom Cajun spices with garlic releases essential oils and intensifies the flavor throughout the dish
Pasta Cooking Integration:
Learning to cook pasta directly in seasoned broth infuses flavor into every strand while creating starch for sauce thickness
Cream Sauce Finishing:
Mastering the gentle incorporation of cream and cheese creates a silky, stable sauce that coats pasta perfectly without breaking
Mastering the Perfect One Pot Cajun Creation
Choose high-quality andouille sausage for authentic Cajun flavor, or substitute with kielbasa or Italian sausage if unavailable
Undercook the pasta slightly as it will continue cooking in the cream sauce to prevent mushy texture
Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste preference, starting with less and adding more for those who prefer milder heat
This dish is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for 3 days and reheated with additional cream or broth
One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta with Bell Peppers and Rich Spiced Cream Sauce

One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta with Bell Peppers and Rich Spiced Cream Sauce

The ultimate One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta featuring smoky andouille sausage, tender penne pasta, and colorful bell peppers. This hearty pasta dish combines the bold Cajun spice blend with the rich cream sauce, creating an unforgettable comfort meal experience that elevates the classic pasta dinner to extraordinary heights perfect for weeknight dinners, family gatherings, or any time you crave the perfect balance of spicy and creamy flavors.

Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
25 Minutes
Total Time
40 Minutes
Chef
JUE
Category
Main Course
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Cajun-American
Yield
6 servings
Dietary
Gluten-Free Option
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Ingredients

For the Main Dish:
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1 lb andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
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1 lb penne pasta
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1 large yellow onion, diced
05
1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 green bell pepper, sliced
For the Cajun Seasoning:
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2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning blend
09
3 cloves garlic, minced
For the Creamy Sauce:
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Special Equipment:
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Large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot
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Wooden spoon for stirring
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Sharp knife for slicing

Instructions

01
Heat the Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the sliced andouille sausage for 4-5 minutes until caramelized on both sides, then remove and set aside.
02
In the same pot with rendered sausage fat, sauté diced onion and bell peppers for 5-6 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.
03
Add minced garlic and Cajun seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant and well combined with vegetables.
04
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a rolling boil, then add penne pasta and cook according to package directions minus 2 minutes.
05
Return browned sausage to the pot and reduce heat to medium-low, stirring in heavy cream gradually.
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Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and pasta reaches al dente texture, stirring frequently.
07
Remove from heat and fold in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is smooth and creamy.
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Serve immediately in bowls, garnished with additional Parmesan and fresh chopped parsley if desired.