Spicy Cajun Penne Recipe

Name: Spicy Cajun Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces penne pasta; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 5 ounces onions, frenched (sliced radially); 5 ounces broccoli, cut into florets with stem peeled and sliced thinly; 4 ounces andouille sausages, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 7 ounces garlic, minced (about 3 cloves); 3 ounces cherry tomatoes; 2 ounces roasted red peppers, finely chopped; 1 ounce pepperoncini pepper, finely chopped

Servings: persons

2 ounces penne pasta
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
5 ounces onions, frenched (sliced radially)
5 ounces broccoli, cut into florets with stem peeled and sliced thinly
4 ounces andouille sausages, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
7 ounces garlic, minced (about 3 cloves)
3 ounces cherry tomatoes
2 ounces roasted red peppers, finely chopped
1 ounce pepperoncini pepper, finely chopped

1
Start by preparing the penne pasta.
2
In a pot of boiling, salted water, cook the penne for about 10 minutes or until al-dente.
3
Remove from the pot and strain until later.
4
In the same pot (now devoid of water) add the crushed chili flakes to the olive oil over medium-high heat.
5
Once the oil is hot, add the onions and sliced stem pieces of the broccoli.
6
Saute until the onions start to brown on the edges.
7
Add the andouille sausage and minced garlic, mixing in with the onions and broccoli stems until the sausage starts to brown on the edges.
8
Add the cherry tomatoes, broccoli florets, and finely chopped roasted bell peppers and cook with the other ingredients until the broccoli florets turn dark green and are fork-tender.
9
Remove from the heat and stir in the cooked penne pasta and minced pepperoncini peppers.
10
Serve, hot.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces penne pasta, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 5 ounces onions, frenched (sliced radially), and more.

Yes, Spicy Cajun Penne falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Cajun Penne

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