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Creamy Cajun Pasta

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fettuccine pasta
  • 1 lb andouille sausage sliced
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
  • In a large skillet, brown sliced andouille sausage over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add olive oil and sauté mushrooms until golden, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add butter and garlic, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add bell peppers and cook for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
  • Stir in Cajun seasoning, then add heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce starts to thicken, about 5 minutes.
  • Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
  • Return sausage to the pan and add cooked pasta, tossing to coat.
  • Adjust the consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  • Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.