Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Smoked Sausage Pasta. This easy stovetop recipe combines savory smoked sausage with a luscious creamy sauce, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the pasta:
- 12 oz smoked sausage (sliced into rounds)
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the sauce:
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Sear the sausage: In a skillet, cook the sliced smoked sausage until browned. Add onion and garlic, then pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and milk.
- Add seasonings: Stir in Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Combine and garnish: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, toss to coat, and simmer briefly. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use kielbasa or turkey sausage as a substitute.
- Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and color.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
