kajun pasta with sausage

Kajun Pasta with Sausage

This one-pot kajun pasta is a weeknight winner. A hunk of cream cheese adds an extra dose of comfort food vibes.

Difficulty: Easy

Prep: 20 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves: 6

Ingredients

1 package Kountry Boys Andouille Sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds

1/2 white onion, finely diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups chicken broth

1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes

1 tbsp cajun seasoning

1 16-oz. package farfalle pasta

4 oz. cream cheese

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

2 tbsp chopped chives

Method

In a large pot over medium heat, cook sausage until deeply browned, turning often. Remove sausage from skillet and reserve on a paper towel-lined plate.

Add onion to pot and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, cajun seasoning, pasta, cream cheese, and reserved sausage to the pot. Stir well, then cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.

Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with chopped chives.