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creamy smoked sausage pasta

Creamy Smoked Sausage Pasta Recipe: Rich, & Smoky

Rich, smoky one-pan creamy sausage pasta
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 12 –14 oz smoked sausage sliced
  • 12 oz short pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes drained
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions
 

  • Brown the sausage until crispy; remove.
  • Sauté onion + garlic + paprika.
  • Toast dry pasta in the pan.
  • Add broth, cream, and tomatoes; simmer covered 10–12 min.
  • Stir in cheeses until silky.
  • Add sausage back; rest 5 min.

Notes

• Toast the pasta—it’s the secret
• Reheats perfectly
• Try Cajun or mushroom variation
• Pure comfort in a bowl