Description
A rich and comforting one skillet andouille sausage pasta that’s perfect for a quick dinner or easy weeknight meal. This creamy, smoky pasta recipe combines bold Cajun flavors with tender pasta in a single pan, making it one of the best easy dinner ideas when you want something satisfying without the mess.
Ingredients
12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
14 oz andouille sausage sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 small onion chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
14.5 oz diced tomatoes partially drained
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
2 tablespoons parsley chopped
Instructions
1. Slice the sausage, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
2. Heat olive oil and brown the sausage, then remove and set aside.
3. Sauté onion, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
4. Add tomatoes, broth, and seasonings, scraping the pan.
5. Stir in pasta and ensure it is submerged.
6. Cover and simmer until pasta is tender.
7. Reduce heat and stir in cream.
8. Return sausage and mix well.
9. Add cheese and stir until melted.
10. Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
Use sturdy pasta like penne or rigatoni.
Adjust spice level to preference.
Add liquid when reheating to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: easy dinner, one skillet pasta, sausage pasta, creamy pasta, quick meal