Creamy Smoked Sausage Pasta – Easy Recipes for Dinner
Easy recipes for dinner start here! This creamy smoked sausage pasta is packed with flavor and comes together fast.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the smoked sausage until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook until sauce slightly thickens.
- Add the cooked sausage and drained pasta into the skillet. Stir everything to combine and heat through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.