One Pot Cheesy Smoked Sausage Bowtie Pasta - Cajun Comfort Food - Recipes by Clare

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 jalapeño, diced (optional)
• 6-7 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
• 12 oz bow tie pasta
• 14 1/2 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 cup half and half
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 8 oz pepper jack cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1-2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (optional)
• Salt to taste