Description
Creamy Smoked Sausage Pasta is a comforting dish that combines perfectly cooked pasta with a rich, velvety sauce and smoky sausage. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, ensuring everyone at the table will be asking for seconds. With its customizable ingredients, you can adapt it to your taste buds while enjoying every savory bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the smoked sausage until browned. Add the diced onions and bell peppers, cooking until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and your favorite Italian seasoning; sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, scraping up any bits from the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until well coated with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg