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.
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.
Notes
- Serve hot for best flavor.
- Use fresh herbs for added flavor, if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: High-Protein, Smoky, Andouille, Sausage, Pasta