One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

Ingredients

• 11 lb cajun style sausage(454g)
• 20.5 yellow onion(60g)
• 31 red bell pepper(120g)
• 414 oz fire roasted tomatoes(397g)
• 52 garlic cloves(6g)
• 62.5 cup beef broth(600g)
• 79 oz pasta(255g)
• 80.5 cup heavy cream(120g)
• 93 oz cream cheese(85g)
• 102 tablespoon olive oil(27g)
• 110.25 cup parmesan cheese(25g)
• 121 teaspoon salt(6g)
• 131 teaspoon black pepper(2g)
• 141 teaspoon paprika(2g)
• 150.5 teaspoon cumin(1g)
• 160.5 teaspoon thyme(1g)
• 171 teaspoon garlic powder(3g)
• 181 teaspoon onion powder(2g)
• 190.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper(1g)

Instructions

1. 1Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2Add sliced cajun style sausage and cook until browned and crispy. Remove sausage and set aside.
3. 3Add remaining olive oil to the pot. Add chopped yellow onion and diced red bell pepper. Sauté until softened.
4. 4Add half of the prepared Cajun seasoning mix and stir.
5. 5Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. 6Add fire roasted tomatoes and simmer for a few minutes.
7. 7Pour in beef broth and add dry pasta. Stir to combine.
8. 8Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed (about 10-12 minutes).
9. 9Reduce heat to low. Add heavy cream and cream cheese. Stir until cream cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.
10. 10Return sausage to the pot and add grated parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
11. 11Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.