📋 Recipe Details
- Yield: 8 servings
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Difficulty: Easy
📊 Nutrition (per serving, approx.)
- Calories: 410
- Protein: 19g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fat: 21g
- Sugar: 4g
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 (12.8-ounce) package andouille sausage, thinly sliced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (4-ounce) can green chilies (optional, but recommended)
- ½ cup milk or cream (your choice)
- 8 ounces of your favorite pasta (rotini is perfect!)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack or sharp cheddar cheese
👩🍳 Directions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, and sausage. Cook until sausage is browned, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, green chilies, milk, and pasta. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until pasta is tender, about 12–14 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle cheese over the top, cover, and let melt for 2 minutes.
- Serve warm, straight from the pot.
🔄 Substitutions & Tips
- Pasta: Rotini holds sauce beautifully, but penne, shells, or elbows all work.
- Sausage: Use kielbasa, smoked sausage, or chicken sausage if you prefer milder flavors.
- Cream: For richness, use heavy cream. For lighter, use half-and-half or milk.
- Cheese: Sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or even mozzarella melt perfectly into the sauce.
🍴 Serving Ideas
- Pair with a simple green salad and crusty bread.
- Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley or basil for color.
- Serve with extra cheese (because why not?).
So there you have it – One Pot Creamy Andouille Sausage Pasta that’s spicy, cheesy, and comforting, all with minimal cleanup. Honestly, this is the kind of meal that makes you feel like you’ve cheated the dinner system – big bold flavors without hours in the kitchen or a sink full of dishes. If your crew is anything like mine, the pot will be scraped clean before you know it. Give it a try, make it your own with the swaps you love, and let me know what twist you put on it. After all, the best recipes are the ones we share, tweak, and enjoy together. 💜
mmm…pepperjack cheese!
