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Creamy Smoked Sausage Pasta Easy Delicious Recipe

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This creamy smoked sausage pasta is a rich and flavorful comfort dish perfect for a quick sausage pasta dinner. Easy creamy sausage pasta with smoked sausage and cheese makes a hearty smoked sausage pasta recipe that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to package instructions then drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat then add the sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned and crispy about 5-7 minutes then remove the sausage and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook until softened about 3-4 minutes then add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth stirring to combine then bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  5. Stir in shredded mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper and continue stirring until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.
  6. Return the cooked sausage to the skillet followed by the drained pasta then toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy sauce.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat
  • You can swap the mozzarella cheese for parmesan or a blend of cheeses for a different taste
  • If you prefer a lighter version, you can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or a lower-fat cream

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