Description
A comforting and hearty pasta dish featuring smoked sausage, creamy sauce, and diced tomatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (any type)
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (like cheddar or mozzarella)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium heat until golden brown.
- Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until the onion becomes translucent.
- Mix in the uncooked pasta, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth.
- Simmer for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve in bowls garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy cream alternative. Customize by adding your favorite vegetables!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg