Cajun Baked Spaghetti // The Southern Lady Cooks

 Cajun Baked Spaghetti

Andouille sausage (I have also used smoked sausage and smoked turkey sausage)

Spaghetti noodles

Diced onion

Sweet peppers or green pepper

Cajun seasoning

Smoked paprika

Cream cheese

Diced tomatoes, drained

Shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe Notes: If you don’t like Andouille sausage, you can always use smoked sausage or smoked turkey sausage. My family loves cheddar cheese but you could easily use mozzarella or parmesan in this recipe.  

Cajun Seasoning:

2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or cayenne (You can add more if you like it hot)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon oregano

Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container.  This makes about 1/3 cup of Cajun seasoning.

Instructions

• Cook pasta according to directions on the box. Slice sausage and brown in skillet over medium heat with onions and peppers. Stir in diced tomatoes, cream cheese and seasonings. Simmer for 5 minutes until cream cheese is melted.
• Mix cooked pasta and sausage mixture together and place in a 2 quart baking dish. Cover with shredded cheese and bake on 350 for 20-30 minutes.