Spicy Smoked Sausage Alfredo Bake
If you're looking for a dish that’s comforting, indulgent, and a little spicy, this Spicy Smoked Sausage Alfredo Bake is for you! Whether you're feeding a crowd or preparing a satisfying weeknight meal, this recipe is simple easy to make, yet fancy enough to impress.
Ingredients
- 16 ouncesdry pasta
- 3 tablespoonsbutter
- 2 clovesgarlic (minced
- 3 tablespoonsflour
- 1 cupchicken broth
- 2 cupshalf and half
- ½ teaspoonsalt
- ¼ teaspoonpepper
- ¼ teaspooncayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- ½ cupgrated parmesan cheese
- 2 cupsgrated mozzarella cheese (divided
- 1 tablespoonschopped fresh parsley
- 112 oz fully cooked smoked sausage, any variety
Directions
- 1
Cook 16 ounces dry pasta according to package directions until just al dente; drain.
- 2
While pasta cooks, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2-3 cloves garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Stir in 3 tablespoons flour.
- 3
Whisk in 1 cup chicken broth until smooth, then stir in 2 cups half and half.
- 4
Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes and simmer until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1 cup mozzarella cheese, until cheeses are melted and smooth.
- 6
Slice 1 12 oz fully cooked smoked sausage, any variety into 1/4 inch pieces and add to the sauce, along with the chopped 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley and cooked pasta. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- 7
Preheat broiler. Pour the pasta mixture into a lightly greased, 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
- 8
Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.