Creamy Pasta Toss with Smoked Sausage recipe
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- 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked pappardelle pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (12 ounce) package Hillshire Farm® Rope Smoked Sausage, cut into 1/2\" coins 1 (8 ounce) package sliced cremini mushrooms 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 ¼ cups half-and-half 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ cup refrigerated prepared pesto ⅓ cup thinly sliced basil
Nutrition Info
- 1023.3 caloriescarbohydrate: 56.8 gcholesterol: 154.4 mgfat: 72.5 gfiber: 5.6 gprotein: 38.4 gsaturatedFat: 30.7 gservingSize: -sodium: 1690.3 mgsugar: 3.4 gtransFat: : -unsaturatedFat: : -
Directions Creamy Pasta Toss with Smoked Sausage
Directions
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Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.
Heat oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high. Add sausage and mushrooms and cook about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove to a plate, carefully wipe pan clean as it may be hot.
Melt butter in pan over medium, add garlic and cook until it just begins to brown, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Add half-and-half and cream cheese, bring to a simmer, whisking constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add pasta and sausage mixture, toss to coat. Thin sauce with reserved pasta water if necessary.
Serve in shallow bowls topped with pesto, basil, and remaining 1/4 cup cheese.