Description
Sizzling Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sausage Pasta combines robust Italian sausage with zesty barbecue sauce for a mouthwatering meal. Quick and easy dinner promises comfort in every forkful, ensuring satisfaction for hungry families craving bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille), sliced
Pasta and Base:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta (penne or rotini)
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Sauce and Cream:
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare a generously salted water bath in a large pot, bringing it to a rolling boil. Submerge pasta and cook until achieving an al dente texture, following package guidance. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium temperature. Introduce sliced sausage, allowing it to develop a rich golden-brown exterior on all surfaces, approximately 5 minutes. Extract sausage and temporarily set aside.
- Within the identical skillet, incorporate diced onions and transform them into a translucent state. Introduce minced garlic and allow a brief 30-second aromatic release. Stream BBQ sauce and heavy cream, creating a harmonious blend. Encourage a gentle simmering process.
- Reintroduce the previously seared sausage into the sauce, ensuring complete coating. Allow gentle simmering for 2-3 minutes, permitting flavors to meld seamlessly. Incorporate drained pasta, tossing meticulously to guarantee uniform sauce distribution. Calibrate seasoning with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal by scattering chopped parsley or green onions across the surface. Present immediately while maintaining optimal warmth, celebrating the symphony of smoky, sweet, and luxurious flavor profiles.
Notes
- Choose short pasta like penne or rigatoni that captures sauce beautifully and provides perfect texture contrast with sausage.
- Swap traditional pork sausage with chicken, turkey, or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences without compromising flavor profile.
- Adjust heavy cream quantity based on desired sauce thickness; add gradually while stirring to prevent separation and maintain smooth texture.
- Introduce red pepper flakes or hot sauce for extra kick, allowing personalized heat adjustment without overwhelming core recipe elements.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 596 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg