Smoked Sausage Pasta Recipe
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Smoked Sausage Pasta Recipe
Description
The Smoked Sausage Pasta Recipe features short cut pasta cooked al dente, combined with browned smoked sausage slices for a smoky richness. The sauce is made by sautéing onions and garlic, then simmering diced tomatoes and asparagus in a mixture of chicken broth thickened with flour and finished with heavy cream. Dried basil adds a subtle herbaceous note, while salt and pepper adjust the seasoning. The sauce simmers until slightly thickened, coating the pasta and sausage pieces evenly. This dish brings together creamy, smoky, and fresh vegetable elements for a hearty meal.
The asparagus provides a lively contrast in texture and color, making the pasta suitable for a comforting weekday dinner or casual gathering. Parmesan cheese can be added as a garnish to enhance the savory aspects of the dish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. short cut pasta I used Mezzi Rigatoni
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 13 oz. smoked beef sausage link
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes 1 can, petite
- 1 lb. asparagus
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Parmesan Cheese as garnish, optional, shredded
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
- In a large, nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions for 4 minutes or until they start to turn translucent. While onions are cooking, cut the smoked sausage in half lengthwise, and then into pieces to create semi-circles. Add smoked sausages to the pan and brown lightly, 2 minutes.
- Start cooking pasta in boiling water.
- Rinse asparagus, snap woody ends off the bottom and discard. Cut remaining stalks into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add in the can of petite diced tomatoes, prepared asparagus, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir. Measure chicken broth into a liquid measuring cup and whisk in flour to dissolve. Pour chicken broth mixture into hot pan and bring to boil. As the sauce boils, it should thicken slightly. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Taste sauce, adjust salt and pepper and continue to keep warm on low until pasta is finished cooking.
- Drain pasta once it is cooked to your liking. Pour into sauce and toss to coat in sauce. Sauce may appear runny, but the more you stir the thicker it will become. It will come together :)
- Serve hot!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 634 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 634kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 101g | 34% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 894mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1295IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 22.4mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 5.8mg | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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