Description
A rich and satisfying one-pot pasta dish that combines smoky sausage with a creamy sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy gathering.
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
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the smoked sausage slices and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until browned.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, then stir in Italian seasoning and paprika. Allow it to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with sauce.
- Stir in shredded mozzarella cheese until melted, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Plate the pasta and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute turkey sausage for a lighter option or use whole grain pasta for added health benefits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg