One-Pot Creamy Smoked Gouda Sausage Pasta
A comforting one-pot pasta dish with smoked gouda, sausage, and spinach that is quick to prepare and deliciously creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 1 lb smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz shredded smoked gouda cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Brown the sausage: Stir in the minced garlic and sliced smoked sausage; cook for another 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Boil the broth: Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Cook the pasta: Once boiling, stir in the pasta and cook according to package instructions (about 8-10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Make it creamy: Reduce the heat to low after pasta is al dente. Mix in heavy cream and shredded smoked gouda until melted and creamy.
- Add fresh spinach: Fold in fresh spinach until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
Pairs well with crusty garlic bread and a light side salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg