Sausage & Peppers Penne Alfredo |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Penne pasta served with hot Italian sausage, bell peppers, and onions in a creamy Alfredo sauce. This is a recipe that I created on the fly. Ingredient measurements are best guess because I pretty much just threw everything in to taste. Feel free to adjust to your taste and enjoy! Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta |
2 tablespoons olive oil (or bacon drippings) |
5 hot italian sausage links (you can use mild) |
2 bell peppers (you may also use poblanos or other mild chiles) |
1 white onion |
1 tablespoon garlic (minced) |
salt & pepper (to taste) |
2 tablespoons flour (optional) |
1/4 cup chicken broth or 1/4 cup stock |
2 cups heavy cream |
1 cup parmesan cheese (grated) |
fresh basil |
Directions:
1. Slice sausage into 3/4 inch slices.
2. Cut onions and peppers in to thin strips (julienne slices).
3. Mince 3 to 4 cloves of garlic or measure out 1 Tbsp of pre-minced garlic.
4. Chop basil into small strips (about 1 inch in length).
5. Prepare pasta based on packaged instructions.
6. Fry sausage in oil over medium-high heat until all pieces have turned brown.
7. Add peppers and onions, season with salt and pepper to taste, and fry with sausage for 2 minutes.
8. Add garlic and fry for 1 more minute.
9. Dust the mixture with 2 Tbsp of flour (this step is optional, and will create a thicker sauce) and stir for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
10. Add chicken broth and stir mixture for about 30 seconds.
11. Turn heat down to medium-low and add cream. Stir to combine.
12. Slowly bring cream to a boil and let simmer for 5 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
13. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until cheese is melted into mixture.
14. Garnish with fresh basil and serve over pasta.
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