Best Andouille Sausage Pasta
Creamy pasta with smoky andouille sausage, Cajun spices, and Parmesan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine
- 12 oz andouille sausage sliced into rounds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Cook pasta and reserve water.
- Brown sausage and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables and spices.
- Build cream sauce and add cheese.
- Toss with pasta and sausage, then serve.
Notes
- Don’t boil after adding cream
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste
- Use pasta water for a silky sauce
- Best served fresh