Dump-and-Bake Cajun Sausage Pasta

Zesty, flavorful, and easy, this dump-and-bake creamy cajun pasta with andouille sausage is the perfect weeknight dinner!

8 Servings

Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount
Calories 602 kcal Sugar 6 g
Carbs 51 g Cholesterol 108 mg
Protein 25 g Sodium 1125 mg
Fat 33 g Fiber 3 g
Sugar 6 g
Cholesterol 108 mg
Sodium 1125 mg
Fiber 3 g

Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 50 min Total Time: 60 min

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Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta

1 (22 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce (about 2 ½ cups)

3 cups low sodium or unsalted chicken broth (or sub with water)

1 (14 ounce) package andouille sausage, sliced into rounds

1 (14.5 ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained

1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced

1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely diced

1 tablespoon Cajun or Creole seasoning (for a less spicy or less salty dish, reduce to 1 ½ teaspoons)

½ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon onion powder

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Optional: fresh parsley and/or sliced green onion for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish or spray with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

In the prepared baking dish (or in a separate large bowl), stir together uncooked pasta, Alfredo sauce, chicken broth, sausage, tomatoes, bell peppers, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.

Step 3

Uncover; stir. At this point you should check the pasta to make sure that it is al dente (firm but just about finished cooking). If it’s still too hard, cover the dish and return it to the oven until the pasta is al dente. Then move on to the next step.

Step 4

Once the pasta is al dente, sprinkle the cheese over the top.

Step 5

Bake uncovered for 5 more minutes (or until cheese is melted and pasta is tender). Garnish with parsley and sliced green onion, if desired.