Description
A comforting and delicious pasta dish featuring smoky sausage, creamy sauce, and earthy herbs, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
- Smoked Sausage (Andouille or kielbasa)
- Heavy Cream
- Garlic (freshly minced)
- Onion (yellow or sweet)
- Mushrooms (button or cremini)
- Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
- Fresh Parsley
- Thyme
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil. Add sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add Aromatics: Toss in minced garlic, diced onion, and mushrooms. Sauté until onions are translucent and mushrooms are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Make it Creamy: Lower the heat, add heavy cream, stir in grated Parmesan, and let simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Combine: Add drained pasta to the skillet, toss until coated in sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
- Serve: Ladle onto plates, garnish with extra Parmesan and herbs, and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, consider including red pepper flakes or substituting different vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, smoked sausage, comfort food, Italian recipe, quick dinner