Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our One-Pot Creamy Smoked Gouda Sausage Pasta. This delightful dish brings together the richness of smoky gouda cheese and savory sausage in a creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. With just one pot required, cleanup is a breeze! In under 30 minutes, you can serve a hearty meal that even the pickiest eaters will love. Plus, it’s customizable—feel free to add your favorite vegetables or leftovers. Get ready to savor this quick and satisfying dish that will become an instant family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 1 lb smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz shredded smoked gouda cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and sliced smoked sausage; cook until browned (another 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in pasta and cook according to package instructions (about 8-10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Once pasta is al dente, reduce heat to low and mix in heavy cream and shredded gouda until melted.
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg