Creamy Chicken Sausage and Peppers Pasta
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Sausage and Peppers Pasta, an easy weeknight dinner ready in just 30 minutes. This delightful dish combines juicy chicken sausage with vibrant bell peppers and a rich, creamy sauce that envelops every bite. Perfect for busy families, this recipe is simple yet versatile—allowing you to swap in your favorite vegetables or pasta shapes as you please. Whether you’re feeding your family or hosting friends, this hearty meal is sure to impress and satisfy even the pickiest eaters. With its balance of flavors and textures, you’ll savor each delicious bite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz short pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fusilli)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 oz chicken sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 1 medium yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 bell peppers (red, orange, or yellow, thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley or basil (for garnish – optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and brown the chicken sausage until fully cooked.
- Add sliced onions and bell peppers to the skillet; sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened. Incorporate minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Deglaze the pan with reserved pasta water.
- Stir in heavy cream and let simmer until slightly thickened.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted smoothly; add the cooked sausage back to the pan.
- Combine with cooked pasta, adjusting sauce consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Garnish with fresh herbs as desired and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg