Cajun Pasta

14 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pounds Rigatoni Pasta
  • 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
  • 1/2 whole Yellow Pepper, Sliced Thin
  • 1/2 whole Red Pepper, Sliced Thin
  • 1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Sliced Thin
  • 1- 1/2 cup Smoked Chicken Sausage, Sliced Into Thin Rounds
  • 1 cup Fresh Broccoli Cut In Small Florets
  • 2 cups Reduced-sodium Chicken Stock
  • 8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Tablespoons Salt
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350 F. While cooking the pasta (according to the package directions), heat a skillet with canola oil on medium high heat.
  2. 2
    Once the skillet is heated, add the peppers and onions and cook for about 2 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add the sausage and cook until everything begins to char.
  4. 4
    Add the broccoli and cook for about a minute.
  5. 5
    Remove the sausage and veggies from the pan and set aside.
  6. 6
    Pour the chicken stock into the pan and scrape the bottom of the pan as the stock heats up.
  7. 7
    Add the cream cheese block and stir until combined.
  8. 8
    Add the Cajun seasoning to your taste along with the salt and pepper.
  9. 9
    When the pasta is done, drain it.
  10. 10
    Toss the pasta, veggies and sausage into the sauce and mix to combine.
  11. 11
    Pour the mixture into a 9x13 pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  12. 12
    Top with cheddar and Parmesan cheese, sprinkle with additional Cajun seasoning if you wish.
  13. 13
    Put this into a 350 F oven for about 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
  14. 14
    Top with additional Parmesan cheese and enjoy!

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