Cajun Mac and Cheese with Andouille Sausage

== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Serves 6
== Ingredients ==
* 2 tbsp unsalted butter
* ½ cup onion, finely diced
* ½ cup pepper, finely diced (preferably a mix of red, yellow and green)
* 1 cup (6 oz) andouille sausage, cut into ¼-inch half moons
* 3¾ cups heavy cream, reduced to 3½ cups To reduce cream, place in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil about 10 minutes, watching carefully that it doesn't boil over the sides of the pan, and skim top before adding to recipe.
* 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
* ¾ tsp salt, or to taste
* ½ tsp freshly ground pepper, or to taste
* 1 lb spiral or other pasta, cooked and drained
* ¼ cup green onions, including green parts, sliced thinly for garnish
== Directions ==
# In a large saute pan over high heat, add butter, onions and peppers and saute until vegetables begin to soften.
# Add andouille sausage and continue to cook over high heat until vegetables begin to turn golden and the sausage begins to color.
# Lower heat and saute until vegetables are very soft, about 4 minutes.
# Add reduced cream and bring mixture to a boil over high heat.
# Lower heat to medium-high and continue to simmer, about 5 minutes.
# Add cheese and stir well with a wooden spoon until cheese is well melted.
# Season with salt and pepper and continue to simmer another 3 minutes,stirring occasionally.
# Toss in cooked, drained pasta and mix well.
# Garnish with finely sliced green onions before serving. 
== Notes ==
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Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Macaroni and cheese Recipes
Category:Heavy cream Recipes
Category:Andouille Recipes
Category:Cheddar Recipes
Category:Spiralini Recipes
Category:Bell pepper Recipes
Category:Green onion Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes