5 from 6 votes
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Chicken Sausage Pasta
This easy, creamy roasted red pepper pasta with chicken sausage is so full of flavor and perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
-8
Calories:
698 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound short pasta , (such as radiatore, penne, or rigatoni)
- 2 16 ounce roasted red bell pepper or 4 whole roasted red bell peppers, from jars
- 2 cups whipping cream
- extra virgin olive oil
- 1 13 ounce chicken sausage about 5 sausages, sliced into coins. (I use Aidell’s Chicken and Apple Sausage, with apple
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper , (you could also use red pepper flakes)
- kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons basil chiffonade cut, fresh
- Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of water seasoned with kosher salt until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Drain.
- While pasta is cooking, slice the roasted red bell peppers into thin slices. Add to a medium-sized pot with the whipping cream and bring to a boil. Reduce to a bubbling simmer and cook for 15 minutes or until reduced by half, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cook the sausages in a large pan with a circle or two of extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat for about 7 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from the pan, wipe it clean with a paper towel, and return the sausage to the pan to rest.
- When the cream has reduced, remove ¼ of the peppers and set aside. Blend the remaining peppers and the cream with an immersion blender (or transfer to a blender or small food processor), and then pour into the pot with the sausages. Add the additional peppers and pasta and cook over medium heat for another 2-3 minutes or until everything is warmed through.
- Garnish with basil leaves and grated parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
698kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
136mg
(45%)
Sodium
1867mg
(78%)
Potassium
371mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1894IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
104mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 -8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 698
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 698kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1867mg | 78% |
| Potassium | 371mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1894IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.