Description
This creamy sausage pasta is a one-pot wonder made with smoked sausage, cheddar cheese, and tender pasta. A quick, comforting dinner ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
3 tbsp olive oil
14 oz smoked sausage, sliced
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
8 oz uncooked pasta (penne or rotini)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add sausage and cook 5 minutes until browned.
Stir in onion, cook 2–3 minutes; add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
Pour in broth and milk, then add pasta. Stir and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender.
Stir in cheese and paprika until melted and creamy.
Season to taste, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Substitute kielbasa or andouille for different sausage flavors.
Add spinach or bell peppers for extra veggies.
Use mozzarella or Monterey Jack for cheese variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
