Description
One Pan Cheesy Smoked Sausage & Pasta is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This hearty, one-pot dish features smoky Andouille sausage combined with fresh peppers, creamy cheese, and perfectly cooked bowtie pasta. With rich flavors and minimal cleanup, it’s an instant crowd-pleaser that comes together in just 30 minutes. Whether you’re cooking for a family dinner or meal prepping for the week ahead, this delightful recipe is both quick and satisfying. Customize it with your favorite veggies or cheeses to make it your own!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 Yellow Onion, diced
- 1 lb Andouille Sausage, sliced
- 14.5 oz Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
- 1 cup Half and Half (or Milk)
- 3 cups Chicken Broth
- 12 oz Bow Tie Pasta
- 8 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated
- 8 oz Pepper Jack Cheese, grated
Instructions
- In a large pan or Dutch oven, melt olive oil and butter over medium heat; sauté diced peppers and onion until softened.
- Push veggies aside and brown Andouille sausage in the same pan for about 4-5 minutes; add minced garlic during the last minute.
- Stir in fire-roasted tomatoes, half-and-half (or milk), chicken broth, and bow tie pasta; ensure pasta is submerged.
- Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat; simmer for about 15-20 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Gradually stir in grated cheeses until melted; serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg