Creamy Sausage Fajita Pasta: Easy Weeknight Comfort Food
This creamy sausage fajita pasta is the perfect weeknight dinner that combines flavorful sausage with colorful peppers and a cozy creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Add the sliced bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream, chicken broth, and chili powder. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add shredded cheese on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Sausage Fajita Pasta