Sausage Fajita Pasta

23 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil pasta in salted water until al-dente (about 8-10 minutes). Save some of the pasta water.
  2. 2Boil pasta in salted water until al-dente (about 8-10 minutes). Save some of the pasta water.
  3. 3Boil pasta in salted water until al-dente (about 8-10 minutes). Save some of the pasta water.
  4. 4Slice smoked sausage into 1-inch pieces.
  5. 5Slice smoked sausage into 1-inch pieces.
  6. 6Slice smoked sausage into 1-inch pieces.
  7. 7In a large skillet on medium heat, add oil.
  8. 8In a large skillet on medium heat, add oil.
  9. 9In a large skillet on medium heat, add oil.
  10. 10Once oil is hot, add sausage in small batches and cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side until browned.
  11. 11Once oil is hot, add sausage in small batches and cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side until browned.
  12. 12Once oil is hot, add sausage in small batches and cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side until browned.
  13. 13Remove sausage from the skillet and set aside.
  14. 14Remove sausage from the skillet and set aside.
  15. 15Remove sausage from the skillet and set aside.
  16. 16In the same skillet, add butter and let it melt.
  17. 17In the same skillet, add butter and let it melt.
  18. 18In the same skillet, add butter and let it melt.
  19. 19Add sliced onion and cook for 1 minute.
  20. 20Add sliced onion and cook for 1 minute.
  21. 21Add sliced onion and cook for 1 minute.
  22. 22Next, add red and green bell peppers with a pinch of salt and cook for another minute.
  23. 23Next, add red and green bell peppers with a pinch of salt and cook for another minute.
  24. 24Next, add red and green bell peppers with a pinch of salt and cook for another minute.
  25. 25Toss in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
  26. 26Toss in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
  27. 27Toss in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
  28. 28Mix in tomato paste and chicken broth, scraping up bits at the bottom of the skillet, and bring to a simmer.
  29. 29Mix in tomato paste and chicken broth, scraping up bits at the bottom of the skillet, and bring to a simmer.
  30. 30Mix in tomato paste and chicken broth, scraping up bits at the bottom of the skillet, and bring to a simmer.
  31. 31Add in heavy cream and mix in well.
  32. 32Add in heavy cream and mix in well.
  33. 33Add in heavy cream and mix in well.
  34. 34Bring the heavy cream to a high simmer.
  35. 35Bring the heavy cream to a high simmer.
  36. 36Bring the heavy cream to a high simmer.
  37. 37Sprinkle in salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cumin, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and chili powder and mix in well.
  38. 38Sprinkle in salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cumin, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and chili powder and mix in well.
  39. 39Sprinkle in salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cumin, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and chili powder and mix in well.
  40. 40Continuously stir the sauce for about 10 minutes to thicken it.
  41. 41Continuously stir the sauce for about 10 minutes to thicken it.
  42. 42Continuously stir the sauce for about 10 minutes to thicken it.
  43. 43About halfway through simmering, add in 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water and mix in.
  44. 44About halfway through simmering, add in 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water and mix in.
  45. 45About halfway through simmering, add in 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water and mix in.
  46. 46After about 10 minutes, remove the sauce from heat and let it cool down for about 2 minutes to continue thickening.
  47. 47After about 10 minutes, remove the sauce from heat and let it cool down for about 2 minutes to continue thickening.
  48. 48After about 10 minutes, remove the sauce from heat and let it cool down for about 2 minutes to continue thickening.
  49. 49Mix in Parmesan cheese.
  50. 50Mix in Parmesan cheese.
  51. 51Mix in Parmesan cheese.
  52. 52Toss in the cooked pasta and sausage.
  53. 53Toss in the cooked pasta and sausage.
  54. 54Toss in the cooked pasta and sausage.
  55. 55Sprinkle on Italian parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
  56. 56Sprinkle on Italian parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
  57. 57Sprinkle on Italian parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Rigatoni Pasta
  • 1 Pound Rigatoni Pasta
  • 1 Pound Rigatoni Pasta
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, or neutral cooking oil of choice
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, or neutral cooking oil of choice
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, or neutral cooking oil of choice
  • 1 Pound Smoked Sausage, Beef or Turkey, sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 Pound Smoked Sausage, Beef or Turkey, sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 Pound Smoked Sausage, Beef or Turkey, sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 0.5 Medium Red Onion, sliced
  • 0.5 Medium Red Onion, sliced
  • 0.5 Medium Red Onion, sliced
  • 0.5 Red Bell Pepper, or whole pepper, sliced
  • 0.5 Red Bell Pepper, or whole pepper, sliced
  • 0.5 Red Bell Pepper, or whole pepper, sliced
  • 0.5 Green Bell Pepper, or whole pepper, sliced
  • 0.5 Green Bell Pepper, or whole pepper, sliced
  • 0.5 Green Bell Pepper, or whole pepper, sliced
  • 1 Pinch Salt, for onions & bell peppers
  • 1 Pinch Salt, for onions & bell peppers
  • 1 Pinch Salt, for onions & bell peppers
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 3 Cups Heavy Cream
  • 3 Cups Heavy Cream
  • 3 Cups Heavy Cream
  • 0.5 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 0.5 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 0.5 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 0.5 Teaspoon Kosher Salt, or to taste
  • 0.5 Teaspoon Kosher Salt, or to taste
  • 0.5 Teaspoon Kosher Salt, or to taste
  • 2 Teaspoon Black Pepper, or to taste
  • 2 Teaspoon Black Pepper, or to taste
  • 2 Teaspoon Black Pepper, or to taste
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 0.5 Teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 0.5 Teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 0.5 Teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 0.25 Cup Pasta Water, from cooked pasta
  • 0.25 Cup Pasta Water, from cooked pasta
  • 0.25 Cup Pasta Water, from cooked pasta
  • 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded
  • 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded
  • 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded
  • Italian Parsley, minced
  • Italian Parsley, minced
  • Italian Parsley, minced

Equipment

large skillet

Tips

  • Save some of the pasta water for later steps.
  • Scrape up bits at the bottom of the skillet when mixing in tomato paste and chicken broth.