Smoky Parmesan Sausage Pasta
A comforting skillet dish featuring penne pasta, smoked sausage, and a creamy garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb smoked sausage
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat with melted butter, browning for about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, and optional red pepper flakes, cooking for 1–2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and simmer for about 3–4 minutes.
- Reduce the heat and mix in the heavy cream and Parmesan until creamy.
- Toss the cooked penne pasta with the sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For freezing, store for up to two months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg