Description
A quick and creamy pasta dish made with smoked sausage, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds smoked sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 12 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 8 ounces dry whole wheat bow tie pasta
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Slice smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces.
- Add olive oil to a large pot or Dutch oven and sauté onions and sausage over medium heat until onions soften and sausage browns.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes (undrained), heavy cream, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Add the dry pasta to the pot, ensuring it is stirred into the sauce and fully covered with liquid. Cover the pot and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve immediately with additional shredded cheese if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using different types of smoked sausage.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg