One Pan Creamy Sausage Pasta

One Pan Creamy Sausage Pasta

from sprinkleofthis.com
30 min
6 servings

Easy sausage pasta weeknight dinner recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound smoked sausage ((500 grams))
  • 1 large onion ((diced))
  • 1 medium green bell pepper ((diced))
  • 3 garlic cloves ((minced))
  • 4 small diced tomatoes ((about 2 cups) )
  • 2 cups chicken broth ((500 ml))
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream ((100 ml))
  • 1 tablespoon chopped jalapenos ((optional))
  • 3 1/2 cups shell pasta ((350 grams))
  • salt and pepper ((to taste))
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ((75 grams))
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley ((12 grams))

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet, brown the sausage on medium heat.

  2. 2

    Set it aside on plate covered with a paper towel. Do not drain the oil.

  3. 3

    Add the chopped onions and bell peppers and cook until they have softened (takes about five minutes).

  4. 4

    Add the garlic and cook for an additional one minute.

  5. 5

    Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, cream, jalapenos (optional), pasta, salt and pepper (to taste). The skillet will be really full so stir slowly.

  6. 6

    Carefully add the sausage back into the skillet and stir.

  7. 7

    Cover the skillet with a lid, turn the heat to high and bring it to a boil. Once it has come to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the pasta is done (approximately 15 minutes). Stirring occasionally.

  8. 8

    Once the pasta is done, remove it from the heat. Add the cheese and the parsley. Stir together and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken the sauce.

  9. 9

    Serve and top with more cheese if desired.