Description

This cajun sausage pasta recipe is such an easy weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy! (Even those little humans with “selective palates”). It’s creamy and delicious, you’ll love it!

Ingredients

Scale

8 oz Penne Pasta

2 TBSP Olive Oil

1 Lb. Andouillle Sausage, sliced OR Ground Pork

1 Yellow Onion, diced

1 Red Pepper, thinly sliced

1 tsp. Cajun Seasoning (or more to taste if using ground pork)

1 TBSP Creole Mustard

4 oz. Cream Cheese (1/2 block)

1/2 C. Heavy Cream

Instructions

1. Begin by bringing water to boil in a pot and cook the pasta according to the package instructions.

2. In a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil, onion, pepper, and sausage (or ground pork). Cook until the meat is browned and the onions are translucent.

3. Stir in the cajun seasoning, creole mustard, and cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese is melted. If the pasta is not done yet, go ahead and turn off the burner until the pasta is done cooking.

4. Once the pasta is done, strain and add to the skillet. Add in the heavy cream. Turn the burner to medium low and stir until the dish is well combined and heated through. Serve immediately, and enjoy!

Notes

* if using ground pork add more cajun seasoning to taste.

Category: Pasta
Method: Stove top