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Skillet recipes make dinner a breeze and this easy Andouille Sausage Pasta does not disappoint. Lots of sausage, pasta and veggies make this dish a tasty one pot meal.

A skillet filled with penne pasta mixed with sliced sausage and diced red bell peppers, coated in a creamy sauce. This easy skillet pasta and sausage recipe rests on a tile surface beside a black kitchen spatula and a small white bowl of grated cheese nearby.
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I love cooking with sausage because it is just so fast and easy. This is one of our favorite easy stove top recipes. I can have dinner ready in about 15 minutes so it makes it the perfect meal for busy weeknights.

When I can have dinner ready quickly and have hardly no clean up, I am a happy Mom. Sounds like a win all around. Check out these other one pot meals, One Pot Italian Chicken Pasta Dinner, 20 Minute Dinner – Creamy Chicken Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes!, and Pepperoni Pasta – an easy 20 minute dinner idea!

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Why We Love This Recipe

My family loves this meal and it really is so easy and delicious. In about 15 minutes dinner is done. This creamy cajun pasta makes it easy to eat at home because of how easy it is to make.

It is one of our go to meals to fix on those crazy evenings when your kids have practice or you are just too tired to cook. The amazing flavor and creamy texture makes this a family favorite meal.

Ingredients

Ingredients for an easy skillet pasta and sausage recipe arranged on a white tiled surface. Items include a measuring cup of milk, a can of tomato sauce, chopped red bell peppers, a cup of grated cheese, seasonings, sliced sausage, minced garlic, and a measuring cup of uncooked penne pasta.
  • Andouille Sausage – Shrimp or chicken would also be great in this recipe. Turkey sausage is another great idea.
  • Penne Pasta – You can use Rotini Pasta or any pasta that you choose
  • Red Bell Pepper – Substitute with Green Bell pepper or Yellow Bell Pepper
  • Crushed Tomatoes – Feel free to use tomato sauce instead
  • Italian Seasoning – Learn How to Make Italian Seasoning Recipe
  • Minced Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
  • Water – You can also use Chicken Broth
  • Parmesan Cheese – Substitute with Pepper Jack Cheese or Cheddar Cheese

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Seasoning Variations

This pasta dish can be made with other types of seasoning. Feel free to add for delicious flavor.

  • Thyme
  • Oregano
  • Paprika
  • Cajun Seasoning
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Red Pepper Flakes

How to Make Andouille Sausage Pasta

A cooking pan on a stovetop contains sliced sausage and chopped red bell peppers, showing the beginnings of an easy skillet pasta and sausage recipe. Surrounding the pan are small bowls with various ingredients, including dried herbs, milk, grated cheese, and uncooked penne pasta. A striped kitchen towel and a spatula are nearby.

Step 1 – In a large skillet, add the sausage and the red pepper. Brown over medium-high heat until the sausage is browned and the peppers start to get soft.

A stainless steel pan filled with uncooked penne pasta, raw sausage slices, tomato sauce, minced garlic, and various seasonings all mingling with milk for an easy skillet pasta and sausage recipe. A black and white dish towel, a measuring spoon with grated cheese, and a clear measuring cup are nearby.

Step 2 – Add in the pasta, milk, tomatoes, seasonings, and then add enough water to just slightly cover the pasta (about 2 cups).

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Step 3 – Simmer over medium heat (with the lid on) until the pasta is soft (about 10 minutes). Remove the lid.

A skillet filled with penne pasta, slices of sausage, and red bell peppers, all topped with a generous layer of grated Parmesan cheese. This easy skillet pasta and sausage recipe rests on a white, tile-patterned surface beside a dark-striped kitchen towel and a spatula.

Step 4 – Mix in the cheese and stir to melt. Serve immediately.

Expert Tips

  • Large Skillet – We used a stainless steel large skillet for this recipe and it worked great. You can also use a cast iron skillet and it’s perfect for this recipe. I have the Lodge cast iron skillet but you can see all the different brands here.
  • Pasta – This one pot meal cooks the pasta in the broth and seasoning. Cook the pasta according to the package and al dente.
  • Combining Ingredients – As you are cooking the mixture in the skillet, we recommend stirring until everything cooks and is combined.
  • Cutting Sausage – We recommend cutting the sausage about the same size pieces so that it cooks evenly.
A plate of penne pasta mixed with sliced sausage and vegetables, showcasing an easy skillet pasta and sausage recipe, served on a white plate. In the background, a pot with more pasta sits beside a striped cloth, a few forks, and two black pepper and salt shakers. The table's light tiles complete the scene.

Serving Suggestions

This sausage pasta is delicious and heart meal. We love to serve with a Air Fryer Garlic Bread Recipe, Steam Broccoli in the Microwave or Easy Caesar Salad Recipe.

You can even serve with Air Fryer Asparagus, Homemade Crescent Rolls and Oven Roasted Carrots Recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andouille Sausage the same as Kielbasa?

These sausage are different types of sausages because of the flavors and originated in different countries.

Can I Make Ahead of Time?

Yes, this is a great recipe to prepare ahead of time. We actually think this pasta dish taste even better the next day as the flavors marinate together.

How to Store Leftover Pasta Dish

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

How to Reheat Sausage Pasta

Reheat the leftovers in the microwave or on the stovetop.

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Andouille Sausage Pasta

5 from 8 votes
Looking for one pot meals? Try this Cheesy Pasta and Sausage Skillet Dinner recipe. It is so easy and delicious. Perfect for a busy night.
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings 6 – 8
Cuisine Italian
Course Main Course
Calories 512
Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • In a large skillet, add the sausage and the red pepper. Brown over medium heat until the sausage is browned and the peppers start to get soft.
  • Add in the pasta, milk, tomatoes, seasonings, and then add enough water to just slightly cover the pasta (about 2 cups).
  • Simmer over medium heat (with the lid on) until the pasta is soft (about 10 minutes). Remove the lid.
  • Mix in the cheese and stir to melt.
  • Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

This mom loves a one pot meal. You only have one dish to clean. Enjoy this dish and the lack of cleanup!

Nutrition Facts

Calories 512kcal, Carbohydrates 45g, Protein 22g, Fat 25g, Saturated Fat 10g, Cholesterol 68mg, Sodium 1479mg, Potassium 361mg, Fiber 2g, Sugar 3g, Vitamin A 705IU, Vitamin C 20.1mg, Calcium 198mg, Iron 1.6mg

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  1. Len Cook says:

    I make this all the time but we call it Penne. Made the same way and we love it

  2. Daniece Marie Parker says:

    5 stars
    I try one or two of your recipes from this email site every week. Love it! This recipe is ?!!!!

  3. SUE A SOERGEL says:

    5 stars
    Such a great, easy meal. Thanks for sharing!

  4. Bill Stoughton says:

    5 stars
    Tasty, quick and easy to make, even for the kitchen challenged like me. I used turkey sausage instead of andouille.

  5. Carrie says:

    Sorry about that, we did use a stainless steel pan for this recipe and it worked great but a cast iron skill would work perfectly too – I have updated the post – Thank you!

  6. KAREN says:

    You said you cook in cast iron skillet but it shows a stainless steel frying pan. Can you clarify this?

  7. Carrie says:

    So glad that you enjoyed it and LOVE that you shared with your neighbor too!

  8. Tiffany H. says:

    5 stars
    Made this for the fam and for a neighbor who recently just had a love one who passed away. And gotta say this was so easy to make and so good. This recipe is definitely going into the cookbook. Oh did I mention easy clean up, since it was one pan. And it really did cost less than $10.

  9. Carrie says:

    Yes, it’s 1 cup of milk and the milk and crushed tomatoes are added with the pasta to the skillet. I have clarified this in the recipe as well. Thank you!

  10. Jayme says:

    Ingredients include a can of tomatoes and make no mention of milk.

    The instructions say to add milk and make no mention of tomatoes.

    Can you clarify this?