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Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook for 2-3 minutes to sear slightly, stirring partway through.
Step 2
Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the sliced peppers and garlic. Continue to cook and stir for another 3-5 minutes until onions have softened and peppers are tender-crisp. Transfer the sausage, peppers, and onions to a plate and set aside.
Step 3
Add the diced tomatoes and water to the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Bring to a boil over high heat, then add the pasta. Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low, simmering until the pasta is al dente and has absorbed most of the liquid.
Step 4
Meanwhile, blend the milk, cream cheese, Cajun or Creole seasoning, smoked paprika, and flour in a blender.
Step 5
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 60 seconds.
Step 6
Add the blended milk mixture to the garlic and butter. Cook and stir until slightly thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in the parmesan cheese.
Step 7
Add the sausage and peppers along with the cooked pasta to the sauce, stirring until everything is combined.
Step 8
Serve with additional parmesan cheese and chopped parsley sprinkled on top.