Chipotle Smoked Sausage Pasta Bake

  • 10min
  • 18min
  • 8
  • 1
  • 3 cups Smoked Sausage
  • 1 pound Penne Pasta
  • 2 cups Corn Kernels, thawed
  • 2 cups Red Bell Pepper, seeds removed, medium dice
  • 1/2 cup Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded
  • Chipotle Cream Sauce:
  • 2 15 oz. jar Alfredo Sauce, prepared
  • 1/4 cup Chipotle peppers in Adobo
  1. Cook penne pasta al dente according to the instructions on the box.
  2. Heat a medium sized skillet over medium-high heat and sauté sausage for 2 minutes or until sausage begins to turn brown.
  3. Add in corn kernels and red pepper. Sauté until red pepper is slightly soft. Remove from heat.
  4. To make chipotle cream sauce, add alfredo sauce and chipotle peppers to a blender. Puree until well combined and smooth.
  5. Combine penne pasta with chipotle cream sauce, sautéed vegetables and sausage.
  6. Add pasta to a baking dish and bake in an oven set to 375°F for 4 minutes or until the pasta is hot and cheese is melted and golden brown.