Creamy Smoked Sausage Pasta Recipe
A quick and delicious creamy smoked sausage pasta featuring rotini pasta and sliced smoked sausage tossed in a rich garlic parmesan sauce with juicy diced tomatoes. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's a perfect hearty meal for any day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Pasta
- 16 oz rotini pasta
Sausage
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
Sauce
- 3 tbsp salted butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 4-7 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups half and half
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 cup shredded cheese (preferably mozzarella or cheddar)
- 15 oz diced tomatoes, drained
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the rotini pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Brown the sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the sliced smoked sausage. Cook until browned and slightly crispy on the edges. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the roux: Using the same skillet, melt the salted butter over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the flour and minced garlic until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated, creating a roux.
- Add liquids: Slowly pour in the half and half while continuously whisking to prevent lumps. Then stir in the chicken stock. Continue to cook and whisk the sauce until it thickens slightly.
- Season the sauce: Add salt, pepper, and oregano to the sauce, stirring well to combine all the flavors.
- Melt the cheese: Add the shredded cheese to the sauce and stir until it has fully melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Combine all ingredients: Return the browned sausage to the skillet along with the cooked pasta and diced tomatoes. Toss everything together to coat the pasta and sausage evenly with the creamy sauce.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle the shredded parmesan cheese on top of the pasta. Serve immediately and enjoy your creamy smoked sausage pasta.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when seasoning the sauce.
- Use any shredded cheese you prefer, like mozzarella or cheddar, for different flavor profiles.
- Be sure to drain the diced tomatoes well to avoid making the sauce watery.
- This dish reheats well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter option, substitute half and half with whole milk, but the sauce will be less creamy.
Find it online: https://dishcooks.com/creamy-smoked-sausage-pasta-recipe/
