Description
A rich and flavorful creamy pasta dish with smoked sausage, perfect for comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage and sauté until golden brown and crispy, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the diced onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent, then add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring well to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, paprika, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently fold the cooked penne pasta into the sauce, ensuring it is well coated.
- Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese and continue to cook until melted and creamy.
- Remove from heat and serve, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality smoked sausage and don’t rush the simmering stage to allow the flavors to develop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: comfort food, pasta, sausage, creamy sauce, quick meal, family dinner