Creamy Pasta Toss with Smoked Sausage
Comfort food gets a flavorful upgrade with seared rope smoked sausage in this delicious meal.
Make it with
Ingredients
1 package Smoked Sausage (cut into ½" coins)
8 ounces uncooked pappardelle pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (8-ounce) package sliced cremini mushrooms
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 ¼ cups half-and-half
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup refrigerated prepared pesto
1 1/3 cup thinly sliced basil
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.
- Heat oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high. Cut sausage into 1/2" coins. Add sausage and mushrooms and cook about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove to a plate; wipe pan clean, careful may be hot.
- Melt butter in pan over medium; add garlic and cook until garlic just begins to brown, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Add half-and-half and cream cheese; bring to a simmer, whisking constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in 3/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add pasta and sausage mixture; toss to coat. (Thin sauce with pasta water if necessary.) Serve in shallow bowls topped with pesto, basil, and remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
