Creamy Cajun Andouille Sausage Pasta

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Why you'll love this recipe:

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Ingredients

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Prepare pasta according to directions on package. Meanwhile, sear sausage in a preheated pan, to develop a browned crust. Work in batches to not overcrowd the pan. Set aside.

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Melt butter over medium heat & wilt onions, peppers, & celery with ¼ cup of water until vegetables are softened. Add garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes while stirring.

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Sprinkle flour over vegetables & mix well. Whisk in chicken broth/base, half & half, oregano, thyme, & cayenne pepper & stir to combine, whisking out all flour lumps.

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Stir in cheese and mix until melted. Turn heat to low & simmer until sauce has reduced and thickened.

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Stir in the seared andouille sausage. Add in pasta and some reserved pasta water. Mix well to combine.

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Serve hot. Top with thinly sliced green onions or finely chopped parsley.

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Creamy Cajun Andouille Sausage Pasta

Why you'll love this recipe:

- No special equipment needed - Features the "holy trinity" of Cajun cooking - Smokey, creamy, & spicy

Ingredients

You'll need: Andouille sausage, green onions, thyme, celery, cayenne pepper, butter, oregano, chicken base, onion, garlic, green & red pepper, parmesan, 1/2 & 1/2, Monterey Jack, pasta

Prepare pasta according to directions on package. Meanwhile, sear sausage in a preheated pan, to develop a browned crust. Work in batches to not overcrowd the pan. Set aside.

1

Melt butter over medium heat & wilt onions, peppers, & celery with ¼ cup of water until vegetables are softened. Add garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes while stirring.

2

Sprinkle flour over vegetables & mix well. Whisk in chicken broth/base, half & half, oregano, thyme, & cayenne pepper & stir to combine, whisking out all flour lumps.

3

Stir in cheese and mix until melted. Turn heat to low & simmer until sauce has reduced and thickened.

4

Stir in the seared andouille sausage. Add in pasta and some reserved pasta water. Mix well to combine.

5

Serve hot. Top with thinly sliced green onions or finely chopped parsley.

6

Kick this recipe up a notch by adding some juicy chicken breasts! For the juiciest chicken breasts every time click below for all the tips & tricks!

If you liked this recipe, try this Easy Cajun Blackened Shrimp. The best blackened shrimp with a Cajun kick. This is a quick and easy recipe, ready to eat in 10 minutes!

Lauren shares Cajun cuisine and impressive homemade recipes. She loves teaching people how to make the good stuff, from scratch.

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