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Step 1
Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Drain well.
Step 2
While the pasta cooks, Brown and crumble the sausage in a large nonstick skillet. When no pink is left, remove it with a slotted spoon and set it on a paper towel-lined plate.
Step 3
Wipe skillet clean and add butter. Place over medium-high heat.When butter is melted, add onion and cook 3 minutes.
Step 4
Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
Step 5
Sprinkle flour into skillet and cook and stir for 1 minute.
Step 6
Whisk in heavy cream and half-and-half. Bring to a simmer and then add Rotel tomatoes and diced tomatoes. Simmer for a few minutes.
Step 7
Add cream cheese and Mexican cheese and stir until melted.
Step 8
Add Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper.
Step 9
Return sausage to skillet. Add pasta and mix everything together. If skillet isn't big enough, transfer everything to a bowl to mix together.If sauce is too thick or the pasta is too dry, add in the reserved pasta liquid.
Step 10
Garnish with parsley and serve.