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Creamy Cajun Pasta

Name: Creamy Cajun Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 pound spicy Italian sausage links, cut into rounds; Kosher salt, to taste; 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced; 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 tablespoons McCormick® Jazzy Spice Blend; 1 pound dried penne pasta; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced; 8 ounces button mushrooms, stemmed and sliced; 1 14.5-ounce can of fire-roasted tomatoes; 4 cups chicken stock; 5 ounces cream cheese, cubed; 2 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish

Time

45 Min

Calories

395 Kcal

Difficulty

Under 30 minutes

Chef‘s Notes

“Say hello to a taste of the bayou with this creamy Cajun pasta! Savory sausage and a bevy of vegetables get a spicy kick with a Cajun-inspired seasoning blend, all tossed in a luscious creamy sauce. Best of all, it all comes together in just one pot for easy prep and clean-up!“

Preparation

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium heat until just bubbling. Add the sausage, then season with salt. Brown for 2 minutes on one side, then stir and brown on the other side for 2 minutes more.

Add the onion, season with salt, and cook for 2 minutes, until starting to soften. Add the jalapeño, garlic, and tomato paste. Stir to distribute the tomato paste. Add the Jazzy spice blend and stir to combine.

Add the pasta, red and green peppers, mushrooms, and salt and stir to combine. Pour in the tomatoes and stock. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, until the pasta is cooked through and the peppers are tender but not mushy.

Mix in the cream cheese to create a thick, creamy sauce.

Serve garnished with scallions, if desired.

Enjoy!

Nutritional Balance (Per Serving)

395kcal

Calories

18g

Protein

24g

Fat

31g

Carbs

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