Easy Smoked Sausage and Pasta

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This Smoked Sausage and Pasta is the perfect weeknight meal. Make with smoked sausage, tender pasta, fresh vegetables all cooked in a creamy sauce. Your family will love it!

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 660kcal

Author: Wendy

Equipment

large pot
large skillet

Ingredients

16 ounces penne pasta
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds smoked sausage sliced
1 onion diced
4 cloves garlic minced
1 red bell pepper diced
1 yellow bell pepper diced
1 green bell pepper diced
28 ounces diced tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and keep warm.
Add the diced onion to the skillet. Cook until the onion becomes translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and heat for 1 minute.
Stir in the diced red and yellow bell peppers, and cook for another 5 minutes until they start to soften.
Add the diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir in the oregano, basil, and crushed red pepper flakes, if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Return the sausage to the sauce.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly with the sauce.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the pasta is heated through.
Serve the pasta hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

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