Sausage & Peppers Penne Alfredo

Submitted by Foonaka

"Penne pasta served with hot Italian sausage, bell peppers, and onions in a creamy Alfredo sauce. This is a recipe that I created on the fly. Ingredient measurements are "best guess" because I pretty much just threw everything in to taste. Feel free to adjust to your taste and enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 1 batch
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (or bacon drippings)
• 5 hot Italian sausage links (you can use mild)
• 2 bell peppers (you may also use poblanos or other mild chiles)
• 1 white onion
• 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
• salt & pepper (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons flour (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup chicken broth or 1/4 cup stock
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
• fresh basil

directions

1. Slice sausage into 3/4 inch slices.
2. Cut onions and peppers in to thin strips (julienne slices).
3. Mince 3 to 4 cloves of garlic or measure out 1 Tbsp of pre-minced garlic.
4. Chop basil into small strips (about 1 inch in length).
5. Prepare pasta based on packaged instructions.
6. Fry sausage in oil over medium-high heat until all pieces have turned brown.
7. Add peppers and onions, season with salt and pepper to taste, and fry with sausage for 2 minutes.
8. Add garlic and fry for 1 more minute.
9. Dust the mixture with 2 Tbsp of flour (this step is optional, and will create a thicker sauce) and stir for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
10. Add chicken broth and stir mixture for about 30 seconds.
11. Turn heat down to medium-low and add cream. Stir to combine.
12. Slowly bring cream to a boil and let simmer for 5 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
13. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until cheese is melted into mixture.
14. Garnish with fresh basil and serve over pasta.