Description
High-Protein Smoky Andouille Sausage Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that will elevate your mealtime. Bursting with smoky sausage, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked pasta, this recipe is both nourishing and satisfying. Ideal for family dinners or entertaining friends, it’s a delicious way to enjoy extra protein while creating cherished memories around the table.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop onion, bell peppers, and garlic; slice the sausage.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sliced sausage; cook until sausage is browned (approximately 4 minutes).
- Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth; stir well and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- Drain pasta and mix it into the skillet with the sausage sauce; add reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (335g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg