As much as I love being in the kitchen, sometimes a one pot dinner is needed. Less dishes and its ready in 30 minutes. I was having a busy day and couldn't decide on dinner. I came across a one pot pasta video recipe and was inspired. I decided to do a Cajun style cheesy pasta and it was delicious!
Ingredients
4 sausage links of your choice (I used 2 hot links and 2 garlic mozzarella)
1/2 Tbsp oil
1 bell pepper, diced
1/2 onion, diced (optional)
2 cloves garlic
1/2 Tbsp onion powder
1/2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 Tbsp tomato paste
2 C water
1 Tbsp chicken bouillon
16oz pasta (I used radiatore)
1/2 C milk
1 C Monterey cheese, shredded
In a pan over medium high heat add the oil and sausage links. Cook until browned and drain any grease.
To the pan of sausage, add the bell peppers and onions. Cook until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Stir in the onion powder, Cajun seasoning and tomato paste.
Combine the chicken bouillon with the water & milk and stir into the pan.
Add the pasta and stir to ensure all pasta is covered.
Bring to a simmer, lower heat, cover and cook until pasta has absorbed the liquid and is al dente, making sure to stir occasionally to ensure all noodles are absorbing the liquid
**I had to add another 1/4 C water to get the pasta al dente, but adjust to your preference.
Once cooked, top with shredded cheese and cover until melted. Enjoy!