Smoked Sausage Alfredo Pasta (Print Version)
Savory pasta dish with smoked sausage, creamy Alfredo sauce, and Parmesan, ready in just 30 minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat
01 -
680 g smoked kielbasa sausage, sliced into rounds
→ Pasta
02 -
285 g dried cellentani pasta or similar short pasta
→ Seasonings
03 -
2.5 g salt
04 -
2.5 g ground black pepper
05 -
5 g garlic powder
06 -
5 g Italian seasoning
07 -
Dried parsley, for garnish
→ Sauce Components
08 -
115 g unsalted butter
09 -
30 g minced garlic
10 -
310 ml heavy cream
11 -
125 g shredded Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
# Instructions:
01 -
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 -
Slice the smoked kielbasa into rounds. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear the sausage pieces until caramelised and browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
03 -
Reduce heat to medium. Melt the butter in the same skillet, then add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
04 -
Pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, continuing to whisk until combined.
05 -
Gradually add the shredded Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
06 -
Return the drained pasta and browned kielbasa to the skillet. Toss until everything is well coated in the sauce.
07 -
Dish onto plates, topping each portion with additional Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of dried parsley.
# Notes:
01 -
For an extra creamy sauce, gently simmer after adding the cheese and avoid boiling. Reserve a small amount of pasta cooking water to loosen the sauce if needed.