6 servingscajun seasoningcan no-salt added fire-roasted diced tomatoes

Creamy Cajun-Style Sausage and Pepper Pasta

By Dotdash Meredith

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6 Servings

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20 min

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Easy

Creamy Cajun-Style Sausage and Pepper Pasta
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Recipe Details

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: 5 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 12 to 13.5 oz cooked andouille or other spicy sausage links
  • 8 oz skinless
  • 2 cups yellow or red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tsp salt-free Cajun seasoning
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 2 cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can no-salt added fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 12 oz dried cavatelli or gemelli pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • chopped fresh parsley
  • Crusty bread

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place a 6-qt Instant Pot on Saute setting. Add oil. When oil is hot, add sausage and chicken. Cook 5 Minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove sausage and chicken to a plate lined with paper towels. Add the pepper and onion to the pot and cook 5 Minutes more or until peppers are just tender. Stir in Cajun seasoning, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes; cook 1 Minute more.
  2. Return sausage and chicken to the pot; add broth, drained tomatoes, and pasta; stir well. Lock lid in place. Set Instant Pot on High Pressure to cook 5 Minutes. Release pressure quickly. Open lid carefully.
  3. Stir in cream and cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Cover and let stand 5 Minutes (mixture will thicken as it stands).
  4. Serve topped with additional Parmesan cheese, parsley, and crusty bread (if using).
  5. Prepare as above, except in Step 3 stir 8 oz frozen cooked, peeled and deveined medium shrimp, thawed, into mixture with cream and cheese. Let stand as directed.

About the chef

Dotdash Meredith

Dotdash Meredith

Dotdash Meredith is a leading digital and print publishing company, known for its wide range of trusted lifestyle brands. With a portfolio that includes iconic names such as Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, People, and Allrecipes, Dotdash Meredith delivers expert content across various categories including health, food, home, and entertainment. The company combines decades of editorial expertise with a modern digital approach, reaching millions of readers through its websites, magazines, and social platforms to inspire and inform everyday life.

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