Smoked Sausage Pasta
Enjoy a delicious Smoked Sausage Pasta dish that is easy to prepare (ready in under 30 minutes!) and packed with flavor for any weeknight dinner.
Servings: 6
Calories: 497kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Gemelli pasta, or any pasta of your choice
- 16 ounces smoked sausage, cut into ¼-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (61 g) whole milk
- 1 cup (8 ounces / 240 g) chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 1 cup (100 g) parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving
- fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the Gemelli pasta until al dente, according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the rest. Set the drained pasta and pasta water aside.
- To a large skillet over medium heat, add oil. Once hot and shimmering, add the smoked sausage in a single layer. (Depending on the size of your skillet, you may need to work in batches.) Sear for 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned and crisp. Transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside.
- To the same skillet (don't drain the oil), sprinkle in the flour. Whisk, scraping up any brown bits, until a paste forms and the mixture starts to brown.
- Slowly whisk in the milk. Whisk continuously until the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Bring to a light simmer.
- Add the corn and Parmesan. Stir and let simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Return the pasta and sausage to the skillet, stirring to combine. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a bit of the reserved pasta water,1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
- Garnish with parsley and more Parmesan before serving
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 497kcal