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Father's Day Smoked Sausage Pasta

A hearty and flavorful pasta dish featuring smoked sausage, fresh vegetables, and a creamy sauce, perfect for celebrating Father's Day.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz Penne pasta
Sausage
  • 1 lb Smoked sausage sliced
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup Zucchini sliced
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Spinach fresh
Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Sausage
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the sliced smoked sausage. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Vegetables
  1. Add the diced bell pepper, zucchini, and garlic to the skillet. Saut? for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Make the Sauce
  1. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine
  1. Add the cooked pasta and spinach to the skillet. Toss to combine and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
Serve
  1. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or seasonal availability.

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