Description
A rich and flavorful comfort dish combining smoked sausage, creamy sauce, and al dente penne pasta.
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
- Prepare the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta until al dente (about 10-12 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Smoked Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Aromatics: Add diced onion and cook until translucent (3-4 minutes), then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Create the Sauce: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Lower the heat, add heavy cream, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes to thicken.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Final Touches: Stir in shredded mozzarella cheese until melted.
- Serve It Up: Garnish with fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg