This savory one-pot smoked sausage and pasta recipe delivers deliciousness with minimal effort. Tender bow tie pasta bathed in a creamy, flavorful sauce, studded with smoky sausage, zesty jalapenos, and melty sharp cheddar cheese. Each bite bursts with contrasting textures and bold flavors that offer genuine comfort food heaven.
I love hearty meals, but I also love easy. These days, I continue to gravitate towards satisfying meals that I can get on the table quickly. That’s why I love this sausage and pasta dish. With all that tasty sausage, tender pasta, and creamy sauce, it’s a dish that my family and I absolutely love, and the leftovers reheat so well! It’s the perfect dish for us, and when you try it, I think you’ll find it’s the perfect dish for your family, as well.
Smoked Sausage and Pasta
This delicious dish starts with smoked sausage that I brown in a Dutch oven. Then, I remove the sausage, add the onions, jalapenos, and seasonings to the Dutch oven, and cook it all until the onions are tender. Finally, I add the sausage back to the pot, sauce ingredients, and pasta and simmer until the noodles are tender, then stir in the shredded cheese until melted. It’s a quick and easy dish that I love to make for weeknight dinners or bring to potlucks, and it’s always a crowd-pleaser.
Why You’ll Love This Smoked Sausage and Pasta Recipe
- This delicious recipe combines the smokiness of the sausage, which complements the creaminess of the cheesy broth, while the diced jalapenos add a delightful kick of heat.
- Combining beef broth, heavy cream, and sharp cheddar cheese creates a luxuriously rich and creamy sauce perfect for coating the pasta and sausage.
- It’s an easy, straightforward recipe that is a breeze to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights. It can be customized by using different types of smoked sausage and pasta, and the jalapenos can be adjusted for spice preference.
Smoked Sausage and Pasta Ingredients
You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make this recipe. Everything you need is just one quick trip to the grocery store away, and you might have many ingredients in your kitchen right now.
- Beef smoked sausage
- Onion
- Jalapeños
- Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- Black pepper
- Garlic salt
- Red pepper flakes
- Vegetable oil
- Beef broth
- Heavy cream
- Farfalle pasta (Bow tie pasta)
- Sharp cheddar cheese
How to Make Smoked Sausage and Pasta
Making this recipe is so easy! If you can sauté, then you can make this recipe. It’s incredibly simple and ready in just about 30 minutes.
Step 1: Brown the Sausage
Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven or large skillet. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned. Remove the sausage and set it aside.
Step 2: Cook the Vegetables
Add the onions and jalapenos to the same Dutch oven, sprinkle them with the seasonings, and cook over medium heat until the onions are translucent and tender.
Step 3: Add the Remaining Ingredients
Add the sausage, beef broth, heavy cream, and farfalle to the Dutch oven and mix well. Cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until the noodles are cooked.
Step 4: Finish the Dish
Stir the shredded cheese into the dish until melted.
Recipe Tips
- Cook the vegetables separately to prevent the sausage from overcooking and drying out.
- Keep the heat at medium when cooking the onions so they soften rather than crisp.
- Preheat your oil in the Dutch oven so the sausage crisps rather than steams.
Variations
- Use your favorite type and brand of smoked sausage. They all work!
- Try adding your favorite chopped vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, or diced tomatoes, for more flavor and texture.
- Any kind of small noodle will work in this recipe, such as penne pasta or rotini. Just don’t use long noodles.
What to Serve with Smoked Sausage and Pasta
This is a complete meal, so I like to keep things simple when I serve it. Pair this smoked sausage and pasta with:
- Side salad
- Crusty bread
- Garlic bread
- Garlic knots
- Dinner rolls
Recipe FAQ
Smoked sausage works well in casseroles, soups, and stews, and it’s an excellent addition to beans and rice or pasta. Pair it with any vegetables you like, as well. There’s almost nothing that smoked sausage doesn’t pair well with.
You sure can! This recipe reheats well, so feel free to make it ahead of time and reheat it or freeze it for meal prepping.
Pasta and smoked sausage will remain fresh and tasty in the refrigerator for up to 4 days when stored in an air-tight container.
Smoked sausage is cured and fully cooked. It’s ready to go right out of the package.
Absolutely. This freezer-friendly dish will last for up to 3 months in the freezer.
How to Store and Reheat Smoked Sausage Pasta Leftovers
Refrigerate this dish in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container.
To reheat this dish, bake it in a covered dish for 20 to 25 minutes at 375 degrees until heated through.
Try This Delicious Smoked Sausage and Pasta Recipe Today
This smoked sausage and pasta is hearty, delicious, easy weeknight dinner that is ready in about 30 minutes. It’s the trifecta of dinner recipes! With so much flavor and so little effort, this is one recipe you’ll find yourself making again and again. Give it a try, and I know you’ll fall in love with it.
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Smoked Sausage and Pasta
Ingredients
- (2) 12 ounce beef smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 jalapeños, diced
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 16 ounce Farfalle pasta
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced sausage and let cook until sausage is browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
- Next, add in onions and jalapeños to Dutch oven, sprinkle with seasonings, and cook over medium heat until onions are translucent and tender.
- Place sausage back into Dutch oven and add beef broth, heavy cream, and farfalle. Stir to mix well.
- Cover with lid, bring to a boil, and let cook for 10-12 minutes or until noodles are cooked.
- Add shredded cheese, stir to melt.
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