Description
A creamy and hearty One Pot Smoked Sausage Pasta that wraps you in comfort with its rich flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta (e.g., penne or rotini)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar or mozzarella)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook the smoked sausage until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until the onion is translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Incorporate the pasta and bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until al dente.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese until melted and combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the sausage with spicy Italian sausage or a plant-based option for a vegetarian twist. Make-ahead tips: Prepare the sausage and chop vegetables ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg