Description
A comforting, creamy pasta dish featuring smoked sausage and penne, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente (9–11 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned (5–7 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion and sauté until soft (3–4 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stir, and let simmer to thicken slightly (3–4 minutes).
- Stir in shredded mozzarella cheese until creamy. Season with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Return the browned sausage and add the drained penne pasta. Toss until evenly coated. Add broth or pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
Ensure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This recipe is easily adjustable for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg