Traeger Smoked Cajun Sausage Pasta

About This Recipe

Smoked andouille chicken sausage, bell peppers, and heirloom tomatoes with cajun alfredo, red lentil pasta, and shredded cheese.

Ingredients

• 4 Andouille Chicken Sausages (cut into coins)
• 16 oz Mini Heirloom (Cherry, or Grape Tomatoes, halved)
• 1 Green Bell Pepper (diced)
• 1 Red Bell Pepper (diced)
• 1-2 handfuls Parsley (minced)
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning
• 12 oz Trader Joe's Red Lentil Pasta
• 1 C 240g Trader Joe's Cajun Alfredo Sauce
• 4 oz Shredded Cheddar

Instructions

1. Preheat smoker to 300ºF with the lid closed while you prep ingredients.
2. In a 12x10 disposable foil pan (or smoker safe pan), toss the sausage, bell pepper, tomatoes, and parsley with the olive oil and cajun seasoning. Place in the smoker, uncovered, and cook for 45 minutes.
3. In the last 15 minutes of smoking, bring a pot of water to a boil. Salt the water and cook the pasta for 3-4 minutes or just shy of al dente.
4. Add the cajun alfredo sauce and cooked pasta to the pan and stir everything together.
5. Top with shredded cheddar and crank the heat to 400ºF. Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and browning around the edges.