Rotini with Spicy Andouille Sauce

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this bold and flavorful Rotini with Spicy Andouille Sauce. Perfectly al dente rotini pasta is tossed in a rich, creamy tomato-based sauce infused with smoky paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, and savory andouille sausage. This dish blends hearty comfort with just the right amount of spice, brought to life with sautéed onions, garlic, and a touch of heavy cream for a luscious texture. Fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese provide the perfect finishing touch, making every bite irresistibly satisfying. Quick to prepare in just 40 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy nights when you crave a restaurant-quality meal from the comfort of home. Whether you're serving a hungry family or impressing guests, this pasta dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 ounces rotini pasta
• 12 ounces andouille sausage
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium (diced) white onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 14 ounces (canned) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Slice the andouille sausage into thin rounds and cook in the skillet for 4-5 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the diced white onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 6

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, chicken broth, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream. Allow the sauce to gently simmer for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.

Step 8

Return the cooked andouille sausage to the skillet and stir to combine. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Add the cooked rotini to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce. If needed, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency.

Step 10

Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the dish with chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 11

Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and Parmesan, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1622.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3777.4

Total Fat 225.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 92.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 560.2mg	0%
Sodium 7488.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 302.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.7g	0%
Total Sugars 27.8g
Protein 114.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 627.7mg	0%
Iron 22.4mg	0%
Potassium 2810.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.9%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 32.7%