Spicy Fireside Cajun Pasta

Steps

1. 1

   Pour the olive oil into a large cooking pot over a medium heat cooking fire or stove.

2. 2

   After the oil has warmed, add in your sliced andouille sausage and sear on both sides for 4 minutes. Once seared, set the sausage aside on a paper plate.

   Start 4-minute timer
3. 3

   Keep the sausage oil in the pot and add in your sliced jalapenos, mushrooms, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

   Start 3-minute timer
4. 4

   Add the penne pasta, fire-roasted tomatoes, chicken broth, and cajun seasoning to the pot. Stir well to combine.

5. 5

   Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.

6. 6

   Turn the heat down to low-medium and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring a few times, until the pasta is al dente and the liquid has mostly absorbed.

   Start 15-minute timer
7. 7

   Add the cream cheese chunk by chunk, stirring between each addition until fully incorporated.

8. 8

   Once the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy, throw the seared sausage back into the pot and stir to combine.

9. 9

   Top the dish with a hearty pinch of cheese and the red pepper flakes, then serve immediately.