This Cajun flavored Spicy Penne Pasta with Andouille Sausage is made with pure Southern love combining penne pasta, grilled Andouille sausage, a deliciously creamy cheese sauce, diced tomatoes with chiles, Roasted Red Peppers, onions, fresh garden-grown herbs, and Cajun spices.
I wish all dinners came with an easy button, this Cajun Flavored Spicy Penne Pasta with Andouille Sausage only took me about 30 minutes after the grill was fired up to cook. While I waited for my grill to heat, I used the time to do a bit of prep work for my recipes, such as chopping a medium onion, garlic, and fresh parsley from my herb garden.
Just a hint if you don’t live in an area where you can pick up andouille sausage at your local market, you can take one of two routes; either go with spicy country sausage, or you can use a smoked sausage you enjoy. I have had to do so myself. The flavor changes slightly, but it’s still totally delicious and easy to make for dinner.
TIPS FOR GRILLING YOUR ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE WITH CHARCOAL
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Be sure to properly heat your charcoal grill using your charcoal grills instruction manual, and instructions on Charcoal package as well as lighter fluid. Also, be sure all the lighter fluid has burned off, and coals are hot. You do not want you andouille sausage to taste like lighter fluid.
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Brush the andouille sausages with a little vegetable oil, then place them on a ready grill preheated to medium-high. Use a set of metal tongs to turn the sausages often, allowing them to brown on all sides.

Spicy Penne Pasta with Andouille Sausage
Ingredients
- 1 pound Andouille sausage or smoked sausage grilled
- 1 tablespoon pure olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup celery diced
- 1-10- ounce can organic diced tomatoes with chiles
- 15- ounces Alfredo sauce your brand
- ⅓ cup roasted red peppers chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- freshly ground black pepper to own taste
- 12- ounces al dente penne pasta
- extra chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Be sure to properly heat your charcoal grill using your charcoal grills instruction manual, and instructions on Charcoal package as well as lighter fluid. Also, be sure all the lighter fluid has burned off and coals are hot. You do not want you andouille sausage to taste like lighter fluid.
- Brush the andouille sausages with a little oil, then place them on a ready grill preheated to medium-high. Use a set of metal tongs to turn the sausages often, allowing them to brown on all sides.
- While andouille sausage is cooking prep onions, garlic, and celery, place olive oil in a large metal skillet onto medium heat, then add onions, garlic, and celery, cook till softened about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes with chiles, alfredo sauce, roasted red peppers, chopped parsley, Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, and fresh ground black pepper to own taste, simmer about 10 minutes.
- Remove the Andouille sausage or smoked sausage from the grill, let slightly cool before slicing into bite-size rounds, add to simmering sauce, reduce heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, following package directions cook penne pasta till al dente, remove from the heat source, rinse, and drain pasta.
- Place pasta in a large pasta bowl or serving bowl, ladle sauce over pasta, toss the pasta and sauce to combine.
- Garnish with extra chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately.
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14 Comments
Valentina
September 14, 2018 at 6:02 pmThis pasta looks and sounds so delicious and comforting! A perfect dish to enter into fall and winter with!
hmccallum
September 17, 2018 at 2:03 pmHi, Valentina! Actually, this is great any time of the year, toss that Andoullie Sausage on the grill and add another delicious layer of flavor! Thank you so much for coming by.
Kelsey
September 14, 2018 at 5:47 pmYou had me at spicy! Nothing beats a good pasta dish but I do love a nice kick to my meals ever now and again! Love your flavors!
hmccallum
September 17, 2018 at 2:02 pmHi, Kelsey! I love spicy food too! Thank you for the sweet comment!
Mary
September 14, 2018 at 5:27 pmPasta variations make for such great weeknight meals!
hmccallum
September 17, 2018 at 2:01 pmHi, Mary, I totally agree with that statement!
Cindy Gordon
September 14, 2018 at 4:51 pmThis spicy penne pasta looks dreamy! I love pasta and I love spice! Win!
hmccallum
September 17, 2018 at 2:01 pmThank you, Cindy! It’s definitely a winning Penne Pasta recipe!!
Marisa Moore
September 14, 2018 at 4:46 pmThis Cajun Pasta looks super flavorful! Perfect for the cool nights ahead too!
hmccallum
September 17, 2018 at 2:00 pmHey there, Marisa, glad you enjoyed it. It’s actually really good if you grill the sausage too—Summer and Fall friendly! Thank you for stopping by. Love your blog btw.
Connie
September 14, 2018 at 4:09 pmTotally easy peasy pasta. Enjoyed the Cajun flavors.
hmccallum
September 17, 2018 at 1:59 pmHi, Connie, gotta love that easy button when it comes to Spicy Penne Pasta.
Sherri
September 14, 2018 at 4:08 pmThis was a great weeknight dinner! Kids nah husband liked it.
hmccallum
September 17, 2018 at 1:58 pmThat’s so awesome to hear Sherri, thanks for stopping by to tell me they like the recipe. Makes my day!!