Description
One Pot Smoked Sausage Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines smoky sausage with creamy pasta, all cooked in one pot for effortless cleanup. This hearty meal is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, delivering a delightful mix of textures and tastes that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 8 oz short pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté sliced smoked sausage for about 5 minutes until browned. Add diced onion and bell peppers, cooking until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the short pasta and chicken broth, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined. Let it sit on low heat for another minute to meld flavors.
- Serve hot, garnishing with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg