Creamy Cajun Pasta

Creamy Cajun Pasta

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10m
Prep time
20m
Cook time
16
Ingredients
8
Servings

What you'll need

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JAZZY SEASONING FROM THE TASTY™ SEASONING KIT

Ingredients

2 tbsps (30 ml) unsalted butter
1 lb (500 g) spicy Italian sausage
Kosher salt, to taste
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
1 tbsp (15 ml) minced garlic
1 tbsp (15 ml) tomato paste
2 tbsps (30 ml) JAZZY SEASONING FROM THE TASTY™ SEASONING KIT
1 lb (500 g) dried penne pasta
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
8 ozs (250 g) button mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
1 can (14 1/2 ounces/398 ml) diced fire-roasted tomatoes
4 cups (1 l) chicken stock
5 ozs (156 g) cream cheese, cubed
2 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish

Preparation

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium heat until just bubbling. Add the sausage and break up into crumbles, then season with salt. Brown for 2 minutes on 1 side, then stir and brown on the other side for 2 minutes more.
Add the onion, season with salt, and cook for 2 minutes, until starting to soften. Add the jalapeño, garlic, and tomato paste. Stir to distribute the tomato paste. Add the Jazzy Seasoning and stir to combine.
Add the pasta, red and green peppers, mushrooms, and salt and stir to combine. Pour in the tomatoes and stock. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, until the pasta is cooked through and the peppers are tender but not mushy.
Mix in the cream cheese to create a thick, creamy sauce.
Serve garnished with scallions, if desired.
Enjoy!

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