One Pot Smoked Sausage Pasta
One Pot Smoked Sausage Pasta is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines smoky sausage, fresh bell peppers, and creamy pasta, all cooked in one pot for minimal cleanup. This hearty meal comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With rich flavors and customizable ingredients, this recipe is sure to create lasting memories around your dining table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and yellow), diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté sliced smoked sausage for about 5 minutes until browned.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers; cook for 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add penne pasta; reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for approximately 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream; simmer uncovered until pasta absorbs liquid and becomes creamy (about 5 more minutes).
- Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and stir gently until melted. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg