Smoked Sausage Pasta
Smoked Sausage Pasta is a hearty delicious weeknight dinner made with pasta, savory smoked sausage, and a creamy sauce.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 778kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lb smoked sausage sliced
- 1 onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 28 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned - about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and keep warm.
- Add the diced onion to the skillet. Cook until the onion becomes translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and heat for 1 minute.
- Add the diced red and yellow bell peppers, and cook for another 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and chicken broth to the skillet.
- Stir in the oregano, basil, and crushed red pepper flakes, if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the sausage to the sauce.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly with the sauce.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the pasta is heated through.
- Serve the pasta hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 778kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 1213mg | Potassium: 726mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 3mg | Net Carbohydrates: 52g