Ingredients
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Gathering the right ingredients is the first step towards your delicious creation. Here’s what you’ll need for your Smoked Sausage Alfredo Penne:
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté the smoked sausage until browned.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet and heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Fresh parsley enhances the dish’s presentation and flavor.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Carnivore
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg