Description
One-Pot Smoked Sausage Pasta is a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends. This dish combines smoky sausage with creamy pasta and fresh spinach for a comforting and family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
Smoked Sausage
- 1 lb sliced smoked sausage
Pasta
- 8 oz uncooked penne or rotini
Onion
- 1 chopped onion (yellow or red)
Garlic
- 3 minced garlic cloves
Chicken Broth
- 3 cups chicken broth
Heavy Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
Spinach
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Sautรฉ the Sausage
Heat a large pot over medium heat and add sliced smoked sausage. Cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop.
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Add Aromatics
Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
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Incorporate Pasta
Add your uncooked pasta to the pot, along with the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, covering the pot and letting everything cook until the pasta is al dente, approximately 10 minutes.
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Stir in Cream and Spinach
Once the pasta is cooked, gently stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach, allowing it to wilt into the dish, which adds a lovely color and flavor.
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Finish with Cheese
Remove the pot from heat, and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. This will complete your One-Pot Smoked Sausage Pasta perfectly.
Notes
- Donโt overcook the pasta to avoid mushiness.
- Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Experiment with herbs like fresh basil or parsley.
- Adjust consistency by adding more broth if needed.
- Let it rest for a few minutes to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg