Description
Andouille Fajita Pasta is a vibrant and hearty one-pot meal that brings the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine straight to your dinner table. This dish combines the smokiness of Andouille sausage with fresh fajita vegetables, including colorful bell peppers and aromatic onions. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. The zesty Cajun seasoning ties everything together, creating an explosion of flavor in every bite. Plus, this recipe is endlessly customizable; you can easily adjust the spice level or add your favorite veggies. Whether served as a standalone dish or paired with a fresh salad, Andouille Fajita Pasta promises to be a crowd-pleaser that satisfies both comfort and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Andouille sausage
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 large onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Slice the Andouille sausage and chop the bell peppers and onion.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add sausage and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic for another minute.
- Pour in canned diced tomatoes with juice; sprinkle Cajun seasoning and stir to combine.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sausage mixture in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg