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Creamy smoked sausage pasta dish garnished with herbs in a bowl

Creamy Smoked Sausage Pasta

Indulge in creamy smoked sausage pasta — a rich, comforting, and flavorful dish featuring smoky sausage, tender pasta, and a luscious cream sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions!
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Préparation 10 minutes
Cuisson 25 minutes
Temps total 35 minutes
Portions: 4 people
Plat: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Calories: 670
Ingredients Equipment Préparation Notes

Ingrédients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb smoked sausage sliced
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Équipement

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon

Préparation
 

  1. Prepare your workspace and gather all ingredients and tools for cooking.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  4. Add sliced smoked sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and caramelized.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Simmer gently to blend flavors.
  6. Stir in mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  7. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
  8. Season with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  9. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot. Enjoy your creamy smoked sausage pasta!

Notes et conservation

For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream or use Greek yogurt. Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.