Description
Smoked sausage pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines savory smoked sausage, tender pasta, and vibrant vegetables in a creamy sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, offering rich tastes that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; chop onion, bell peppers, and garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the smoked sausage until golden brown.
- Add diced onion and bell peppers; cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Boil the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet with sausage and veggies; stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet along with reserved pasta water as needed; mix well until coated in the creamy sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg