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4.75
from
16
ratings
Cajun Mac and Cheese
Calories
Ingredients
2
Tablespoons
butter
2
large yellow onions
finely diced (about 2 cups)
2
cups
finely diced bell peppers
2 cups
1
cup
slice Andouille sausage
4
cups
heavy cream
2
cups
shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4
teaspoon
salt
1/2
teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
1
pound
bow-tie pasta
cooked according to package directions
1/4
cup
sliced green onions
Instructions
Melt the butter in an extra large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onions and bell peppers and cook until vegetables begin to soften, 5 to 6 minutes.
Add the sausage and cook for another 5-6 minutes or until the vegetables are soft and the sausage begins to brown.
Pour in the heavy cream and increase the heat to high.
Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer until the cream has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
Add the cheese and stir until melted and combined.
Season with salt and black pepper.
Add the cooked pasta and stir until all ingredients are well combined and the pasta is coated with sauce.
Serve immediately topped with a sprinkling of green onions.