Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- Oil
- Butter
- 1 pound fully cooked andouille sausage, cut into 1/4 inch rounds
- 3/4 cup diced green pepper
- 3/4 cup diced red pepper
- 3/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste, or a couple of cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chili paste, or tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 - 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated or shredded
- 16 ounces of your favorite cooked pasta (I used Rigatoni)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside
- Combine paprika, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, salt & pepper, and cayenne - mix well to combine
- Add another tablespoon of oil, then the sausage - mixing well to let it swim in the leftover seasoning and deliciousness for a couple of minutes, then remove to a plate
- Add a bit more oil, then the peppers and onion - cook, stirring often until softened about 3 minutes then add the garlic and chipotle or tomato paste, stir in about a minute
- Put in the cream, stir well to mix then add the Parmesan, a little at a time until it's all in then bring back the sausage
- Add cooked pasta, stir well until thickened, and everything is beautifully coated