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Father's Day Smoked Sausage Pasta

A hearty and flavorful pasta dish featuring smoked sausage, fresh vegetables, and a creamy sauce, perfect for celebrating Father's Day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz Penne pasta
Sausage
  • 1 lb Smoked sausage sliced
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell peppers sliced
  • 1 cup Zucchini sliced
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Sausage and Vegetables
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the bell peppers, zucchini, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Make the Sauce
  1. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is heated through.
  2. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce and sausage mixture. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.

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