Spicy Smoked Sausage Alfredo Bake
Pasta and smoked sausage come together with a creamy, cheesy sauce in this quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 476kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces dry pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese divided
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 12 oz fully cooked smoked sausage, any variety
Instructions
- Cook 16 ounces dry pasta according to package directions until just al dente; drain.
- While pasta cooks, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2-3 cloves garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Stir in 3 tablespoons flour.
- Whisk in 1 cup chicken broth until smooth, then stir in 2 cups half and half.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes and simmer until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1 cup mozzarella cheese, until cheeses are melted and smooth.
- Slice 1 12 oz fully cooked smoked sausage, any variety into 1/4 inch pieces and add to the sauce, along with the chopped 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley and cooked pasta. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Preheat broiler. Pour the pasta mixture into a lightly greased, 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 682mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g