Cajun Sausage Pasta

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

26 ounces Smoked sausage

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/2 cup white onion (chopped)

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 1/2 cups chicken broth

1/2 cup whipping cream

14 ½ ounce can fire roasted tomatoes

1 teaspoon kosher salt

2 teaspoons cajun seasoning

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 pound bow tie pasta

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 teaspoon parsley (optional)

Directions

Slice smoked sausage into coins.

In a sauté pan with deep sides or in a dutch oven heat vegetable oil over medium high heat and brown the smoked sausage on both sides. Set aside on a seperate plate.

Add onion to the pan and sauté for 3 - 4 minutes, add garlic and sauté until tender.

Add chicken broth, whipping cream and undrained fire roasted tomatoes.

Season with salt, cajun seasoning and pepper. Stir well.

Add uncooked box of bow tie pasta and stir gently. Cover and cook over medium high heat for 14 - 16 minutes until pasta is tender.

Stir browned smoked sausage into the pasta.

Remove from heat and stir in cheese just before serving.

Garnish with parsley if desired and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 943 kcal
• Total Fat: 59 g
• Saturated Fat: 24 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
• Trans Fat: 0.03 g
• Cholesterol: 149 mg
• Sodium: 2156 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 66 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 5 g
• Protein: 36 g