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Cajun Andouille Sausage and Pasta

This dish features sliced Andouille sausage cooked with bold Cajun seasonings, sautéed vegetables, and pasta. It exhibits a smoky, spicy flavor profile with a hearty, slightly saucy texture and charred bits from browning the sausage and vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 links Andouille sausage sliced into rounds
  • 1 bell pepper Bell pepper deseeded and sliced
  • 1 small Yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 8 oz Pasta (e.g., penne or fusilli)
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • Salt to taste Salt
  • Black pepper to taste Black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Pot for boiling pasta
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Fill a large pot with water, bring to a boil, and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced Andouille sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and slightly crispy around edges, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add sliced bell peppers and onions to the skillet with the sausage. Sauté until vegetables soften and develop some charred spots, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Stir well to coat all ingredients evenly and cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined and heated through, about 2 minutes. The pasta should absorb some of the smoky, spicy flavors from the sausage and seasoning.
  6. Transfer to serving plates, optionally garnish with chopped green onions or hot sauce, and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

If the pasta looks dry, add a splash of reserved pasta water to help the seasoning coat evenly.