Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Creamy Smoked Sausage Pasta, a satisfying dish that combines smoked sausage, creamy sauce, and tender pasta for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Smoked Sausage:
- 12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
Others:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear Sausage: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add sausage, and brown for 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In the same skillet, cook onion until soft, then add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Make Sauce: Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, then add heavy cream, Parmesan, mozzarella, seasonings, salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine Ingredients: Add pasta, sausage, and spinach to the skillet. Cook until heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey sausage for a lighter version.
- Add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
