Creamy Cajun Pasta
Say hello to a taste of the bayou with this creamy Cajun pasta! Savory sausage and a bevy of vegetables get a spicy kick with a Cajun-inspired seasoning blend, all tossed in a luscious creamy sauce. Best of all, it all comes together in just one pot for easy prep and clean-up!
96% would make again
Under 30 minutes
Under 30 minutes
Ingredients
for 8 servings
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 lb spicy italian sausage (455 g), cut into rounds
- kosher salt, to taste
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons McCormick® Jazzy Spice Blend
- 1 lb dried penne pasta (455 g)
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 8 oz button mushrooms (225 g), stemmed and sliced
- 14 ½ oz fire-roasted tomato (410 g)
- 4 cups chicken stock (960 mL)
- 5 oz cream cheese (140 g), cubed
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish
Nutrition Info
- Calories 396
- Fat 24g
- Carbs 31g
- Fiber 3g
- Sugar 7g
- Protein 17g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium heat until just bubbling. Add the sausage, then season with salt. Brown for 2 minutes on one side, then stir and brown on the other side for 2 minutes more.
- Add the onion, season with salt, and cook for 2 minutes, until starting to soften. Add the jalapeño, garlic, and tomato paste. Stir to distribute the tomato paste. Add the Jazzy spice blend and stir to combine.
- Add the pasta, red and green peppers, mushrooms, and salt and stir to combine. Pour in the tomatoes and stock. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, until the pasta is cooked through and the peppers are tender but not mushy.
- Mix in the cream cheese to create a thick, creamy sauce.
- Serve garnished with scallions, if desired.
- Enjoy!
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