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Creamy Cajun Sausage Orzo Pasta

A lightened-up, veggie-packed Creamy Cajun Sausage Orzo Pasta that delivers bold Mardi Gras flavors in a quick, meal-prep-friendly dish!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 2
Calories 586 kcal

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup orzo pasta (dry)
  • 8 oz andouille chicken sausage (Applegate brand)
  • 1/4 cup celery (diced)
  • 1/4 cup red onions (diced)
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/2 cup orange bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/2 cup roma tomato (diced)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoon green onions (diced)
  • 1 tablesoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Cook the Orzo: Boil orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Sauté the Veggies: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add red onions, celery, bell peppers, tomatoes, and garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
  • Cook the Sausage: Toss in the sliced andouille chicken sausage and sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning. Stir for about 2 minutes until heated through.
  • Make It Creamy: Stir in water and heavy cream, scraping up the flavorful browned bits from the pan.
  • Combine Everything: Add the cooked orzo and stir well. Let it simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta.
  • Finish with Cheese & Garnish: Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and top with fresh green onions.

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Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 586kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 25gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 1532mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 3703IUVitamin C: 92mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 2mg