Description
This One-Pot Smoked Sausage Pasta is a quick and easy dish that combines savory smoked sausage, tender pasta, and a creamy tomato sauce for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Sear the Sausage: In a large pot or skillet, brown the smoked sausage over medium heat until lightly caramelized. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, penne pasta, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cook: Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
- Serve: Serve the pasta hot, topped with grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
Notes:
- You can customize this dish by adding your favorite vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
- Feel free to substitute the smoked sausage with chicken or turkey sausage for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 90mg