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Big on taste and convenience, this EASY Creamy Sausage Pasta dinner makes EVERYONE happy at the dinner table. Using just one pan and items from the pantry, it’s super-fast and perfect for weeknights!
DISCLOSURE: This conversation was sponsored by Eckrich. All opinions are my own.
I’m a working mama, my head spins sometimes when I look at our family schedule. Between school drop-offs (2 x – different schools, different times), pickups, homework, gymnastics, appointments and you know… working for a living … I regularly stare at the fridge at dinner time wondering:
- where the day went;
- why there are hot wheels cars in my fridge;
- what on earth I’m going to make for dinner that 1) we’ll all enjoy, 2) I can rustle up in 30 minutes or less, 3) using just what I have on hand.
No recipe – no problem!! Thankfully for me, I keep precooked Eckrich Original Skinless Smoked Sausage Rope around for this exact purpose. Crafted with just the right blend of spices for a rich, savory taste, and pre-cooked so all you have to do is heat and eat, Eckrich Naturally Hardwood Smoked Sausage can be paired with whatever you have on-hand in the fridge or pantry for a fast, fool-proof meal that the whole family will love.
Check out the video in the recipe below to see how to make this!
My Creamy Smoked Sausage Pasta comes together in under 30 minutes, and has only a few ingredients! Winning, right? Just smoked sausage, onion, garlic, whatever pasta you have lying around, canned tomatoes, chicken stock, cream and cheddar cheese! No need for a recipe book requiring far fetched ingredients. THIS is all you really need!
Need more sausage recipes? Check out my Smoked Sausage and Rice Skillet Recipe!
Ingredients
The full list of ingredients and quantities is found in the printable recipe card below.
How to make this recipe
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The full list of ingredients, quantities and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.
The full list of ingredients and quantities is found in the printable recipe card below.
- Begin by heating the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven.
- Add the Eckrich Smoked Sausage and the diced onion. Cook until the onion begins to soften – 1-2 minutes.
- Add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the pasta, tomatoes, stock, and cream.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and sprinkle the top with cheese. Replace lid and allow to sit 5 minutes, so the cheese melts.
- Garnish with green onions.
- Devour.
Kylee’s Notes & FAQs
- Can I use milk or half n half in place of cream?
Yes! you may need to add a little cream cheese to thicken the sauce, but it’s totally doable. - How do I know if my pasta is cooked?
Take a piece out of the pan. Al dente pasta will feel firm, not crunchy when you bite down with your front teeth. - Can I use any kind of sausage?
Yes! Any fully cooked sausage will work. - Can I double this?
Yes, you can, and you totally should. If you have a bigger family than me, or you just love leftovers – double/triple/quadruple away!
Yes! you may need to add a little cream cheese to thicken the sauce, but it’s totally doable.
Take a piece out of the pan. Al dente pasta will feel firm, not crunchy when you bite down with your front teeth.
Yes! Any fully cooked sausage will work well.
Yes, you can, and yes, you totally should. If you have a bigger family than me, or you just love leftovers – double/triple/quadruple away!
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Creamy Sausage Pasta (dinner made in one pan!)
Suggested Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb Smoked Sausage Rope sliced
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 4 tsp minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
- 8 oz bow tie pasta
- 14oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp cracked pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese grated
- 2 Tbs green onions sliced
Instructions
- Begin by heating the olive oil in a large skillet or dutch oven.
- Add the sliced Eckrich Original Skinless Smoked Sausage Rope and the diced onion. Cook until the onion begins to soften – 1-2 minutes.
- Add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the pasta, tomatoes, stock and cream.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over a low heat for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and sprinkle the top with cheese. Replace lid and allow to sit 5 minutes, so the cheese melts.
- Garnish with green onions.
- Devour.
Tips & Notes:
- Can I use milk or half n half in place of cream?
Yes! you may need to add a little cream cheese to thicken the sauce, but it’s totally doable. - How do I know if my pasta is cooked?
Take a piece out of the pan. Al dente pasta will feel firm, not crunchy when you bite down with your front teeth. - Can I use any kind of sausage?
Yes! Any fully cooked sausage will work well. - Can I double this?
Yes, you can, and yes, you totally should. If you have a bigger family than me, or you just love leftovers – double/triple/quadruple away!
nutrition facts
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Recipes written and produced on Kylee Cooks are for informational purposes only. Kylee is not a certified nutritionist. Nutritional data provided on Kylee Cooks has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration.
Elizabeth says
I didn’t have Diced tomatoes, so I cut up an orange bell pepper, which I already had, and used half chicken broth, half beef broth, because again, I didn’t have enough chicken broth, and it turned out amazing!!!
Elizabeth Thompson says
Yum!
Christine says
I made this for dinner last night and everyone loved it. I didn’t have any cream so I just used whole milk. It worked out fine. I’m sure it would be even better with the cream. Also, used half the amount of cheese.
Arlene says
Made this tonight! Was really good. The only thing was the sauce was a bit soupy. Maybe should’ve drained the diced tomatoes a bit. The flavor overall was amazing. Thank you for the recipe!
Janice says
This is my go to recipe for smoked sausage. Hubby and i love it.
No changes needed. Delicious as is.
Sue Rosenbacher says
Made the smoked Eckrich sausage with pasta and a delicious creamy sauce! Easy and all in one pot!
Jill says
Such an easy dinner! I had a few leftover grilled Italian sausages from the night before, and only had penne to work with, but otherwise I followed the recipe as written. Turned out great and is absolutely delicious. I look forward to trying it out again with bowties! Thanks for a winning dinner!
Larry Middendorf says
Very good meal, fast and easy, used skim milk and a half block of cream cheese.
Jim says
I repurposed a leftover summer sausage and cheese tray with this recipe and it was delicious! I added a few of my personal favorite seasonings and topped with fresh cut cherry tomatoes in place of the canned. I might not ever finish a meat and cheese tray again, just so I can make this again.
Melissa says
Made this tonight & it was a TOTAL HIT! My kids (oldest is so picky) loved it. It’s definitely a recipe to save & make again!
Jan Forbes says
Just made this for our evening meal. No problems getting the family to eat it, and they loved it. No overs this time!
Judy Saad says
For the Creamy Sausage Pasta, do you drain the can of tomatos?
Thanks!
Kylee says
Hi Judy – no, just add them in, juice and all!
Rose says
Thank you for the recipe! Was fantastic! Will definitely make again! Hubby and son who are picky loved it and my son said this is something the Cheesecake Factory would serve! Thanks again! Gave us something different to try!
Natalie says
Oh wow.. this looks so delicious and so creamy. My kiddo would LOVE this. That’s why I already saved the recipe. Need to make this asap.