Description
One Pan Cheesy Smoked Sausage & Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights. This deliciously creamy dish features succulent smoked sausage, tender pasta, and a rich blend of cheeses, all cooked together in one pan for easy cleanup. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this flavorful meal promises to satisfy every palate and leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the sliced smoked sausage over medium heat.
- Add the diced onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook briefly.
- Add uncooked penne pasta and chicken broth to cover by an inch; bring to a boil.
- Once pasta is tender (about 10 minutes), reduce heat and stir in heavy cream.
- Mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg