Description
One Pan Cheesy Smoked Sausage & Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that delivers rich flavors and creamy goodness all in a single dish. This quick and easy recipe combines savory Andouille sausage, colorful bell peppers, and cheesy bowtie pasta, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With minimal cleanup required, you’ll enjoy maximum flavor without the fuss. In just 30 minutes, you can have a hearty meal on the table that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Andouille sausage, sliced
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 4 tbs butter
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 8 oz pepper jack cheese, grated
- Diced vegetables (bell peppers, onion, jalapeño)
- Seasonings (garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning)
Instructions
- In a large pan or Dutch oven over medium heat, melt butter and sauté diced vegetables until softened.
- Push veggies aside and brown the sliced sausage before adding minced garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and add half-and-half with chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add bowtie pasta; ensure it’s submerged. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until pasta is cooked.
- Gradually stir in both cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg