Cajun Pasta with Andouille Sausage and Asparagus

Cajun pasta with andouille sausage and asparagus has a spicy tomato-based sauce and is ready in only 30 minutes. Makes a perfect weeknight meal.

Joe’s Air Force Retirement Ceremony

The family spent Thursday, May 23, 2019, at the retirement ceremony honoring Joe for his 20 years of service in the U.S. Air Force. During his time in the Air Force, he was assigned to five different Major Commands, and served in four different countries and eight different states. According to his bio, his wife, Julie, has tolerated him with patience since December 1999, and they now spend their off time annoying their four kids.

Joe spent his Airman days mass building general purpose bombs for the B-1 Bomber, and was one of the first to test build the Joint Direct Attack Munitions so heavily utilized today. Throughout his 20 years, he spent time in all 9 AMMO shops, and also earned the opportunity to teach new Basic Training graduates in technical training before the entered the operational Air Force.

On this Memorial weekend, we celebrate Joe’s service in the Air Force, but we also remember all those that gave the ultimate sacrifice to this great nation!

Since one of their assignments was Italy, it is only fitting that we share a pasta dish to go along with this story.

Cajun Pasta

You’ll need a large stock pot to cook the pasta and a large skillet to make the sauce.

• Add 3 quarts of water to a large pot and bring to boil over medium-high heat.
• While water is coming to a boil, cut sausage and asparagus into bite-sized pieces. Slice the sausage into approximately 1/2″ discs and cut each disc in half. Break off the tough ends of the asparagus, and chop each stalk into 4 or 5 pieces.
• Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until slightly browned, about 1-2 minutes. Add sausage and asparagus. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning; stir. Cook, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.

• Cook pasta according to package directions, about 10-12 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain.
• Add 1/2 cup pasta water to the sausage and asparagus; stir. Cover; cook about 5 minutes, or until asparagus is tender.
• Stir in cooked pasta, tomato sauce and milk. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.

Cajun Pasta with Andouille Sausage and Asparagus

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Cajun

Servings 4

Calories 584 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 (13.5 ounce) package Andouille sausage fully cooked
• 1/2 bunch asparagus fresh
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 3 cups large shell pasta
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

 

• Add 3 quarts of water to a large pot and bring to boil over medium-high heat.
• While water is coming to a boil, cut sausage and asparagus into bite-sized pieces. Slice the sausage into approximately 1/2″ discs and cut each disc in half. Break off the tough ends of the asparagus, and chop each stalk into 4 or 5 pieces.
• Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until slightly browned, about 1-2 minutes. Add sausage and asparagus. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning; stir. Cook, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
• Cook pasta according to package directions, about 10-12 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain.
• Add 1/2 cup pasta water to the sausage and asparagus; stir. Cover; cook about 5 minutes, or until asparagus is tender.
• Stir in cooked pasta, tomato sauce and milk. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.

Keyword Cajun Pasta