Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta Recipe - Recipes Fives

Ingredients

• 12 oz penne or rigatoni
• 4 cups water (for boiling)
• Salt (for pasta water)
• 12 oz smoked sausage (Andouille or kielbasa), sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper (red or green), chopped
• 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan or cheddar cheese
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste
• ½ lb shrimp (for extra protein)
• ½ cup sliced mushrooms (for more depth)