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Smoked Sausage Pasta

A hearty and flavorful pasta dish featuring smoked sausage, bell peppers, and a creamy sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz Penne pasta
Sausage
  • 1 lb Smoked sausage sliced
Vegetables
  • 1 Bell pepper sliced
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper to taste
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.
Prepare the Sausage and Vegetables
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Saut? until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Make the Sauce
  1. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
  2. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can include red pepper flakes for some heat.

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