Description
One Pan Cheesy Smoked Sausage and Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to your dinner table. This quick and easy recipe features savory smoked sausage, tender pasta, and gooey melted cheese, creating a deliciously satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With vibrant vegetables and a blend of spices, every bite offers a delightful explosion of flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and yellow), chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and chopped bell peppers; cook until softened.
- Add sliced smoked sausage to the pan; brown until crispy edges form.
- Stir in penne pasta and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat, stir in cheddar cheese until melted, then add Parmesan cheese.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg