Description
This Creamy Smoked Sausage Pasta is a rich and flavorful comfort dish made with smoked sausage, tender pasta, and a creamy, cheesy sauce. It’s a quick and easy one-pot meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 14 oz smoked sausage (sliced)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz penne or your favorite pasta
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
- Add uncooked pasta, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Stir in cheddar cheese and cooked sausage. Mix until cheese is melted and everything is well coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use smoked sausage for the best flavor, but kielbasa or turkey sausage can be substituted.
- Add spinach or bell peppers for extra vegetables.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
