Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add sausage, onion, red pepper, and Cajun seasoning; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables have softened and sausage is blistered. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, and macaroni. Cover, bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cook 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
The best part about this creamy Cajun-inspired pasta is that it comes together in just one pot! Even better: You can control the spice level by adding as much (or as little) Cajun seasoning as you like.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 6
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tbsp. That’s Smart! salted butter | ||
| 1 (12-to-14-oz.) pkg. Andouille sausage, bias sliced | ||
| 1 yellow onion, chopped | ||
| 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped | ||
| 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning, or desired amount | ||
| 2 c. That’s Smart! chicken broth | ||
| 1 (14.5-oz.) can That’s Smart! diced tomatoes | ||
| 8 oz. That’s Smart! elbow macaroni | ||
| 4 oz. That’s Smart! cream cheese, cut into cubes | ||
| Green onions, chopped, for garnish |
Things To Grab
- Large stockpot with lid
Directions
Add cream cheese cubes to pasta. Stir and cook until melted. Remove from heat. Serve pasta topped with green onions, if desired.
Nutrition facts
Servings
440 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 27g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
- Sodium: 980mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 36g
- Protein: 14g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 10%
0%
Calcium 2%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 6%
Recipe Source:
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen