Description
A creamy, savory one-pot pasta dish featuring smoked sausage and fresh tomatoes that brings comfort and warmth to family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Italian seasoning (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, stirring until the onion is translucent.
- Combine the diced tomatoes and chicken broth, and add Italian seasoning if desired.
- Simmer the mixture before adding the pasta. Let it simmer gently for 12-15 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Prepare ingredients in advance to save time. You can customize with vegetables or leaner sausage options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: one pot, smoked sausage, pasta, creamy sauce, easy weeknight dinner