Creamy Sausage Pasta

Name: Creamy Sausage Pasta with Red Peppers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb linguine; 2 tbsp olive oil; 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 medium onion, diced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1.5 cups heavy cream; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Creamy sausage pasta combines pan-fried smoked sausage, sautéed red peppers and onions with a rich tomato cream sauce, tossed with linguine for a satisfying weeknight dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

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🏷️One pot pasta

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Total

30 min

Servings

4

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Instructions

1
Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned on both sides.
3
Remove the cooked sausage from the pot with tongs and set aside on a plate.
4
In the same pot, add the diced red bell pepper and onion. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
5
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
6
Return the cooked sausage to the pot and stir to combine with the sauce.
7
Add the cooked linguine to the pot with the sauce.
8
Toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated in the creamy sauce.
9
Serve immediately, garnished with freshly ground black pepper and chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Slice sausage on the bias for faster, more even cooking and better browning.
Sauté peppers and onions until softened before adding tomato paste to deepen flavor.
Stir tomato paste into the vegetables for 1-2 minutes before adding cream to prevent a raw tomato taste.
Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining; add a splash to loosen the sauce if it thickens too much after tossing.

Substitutions

Heavy cream → half-and-half or whole milk (sauce will be lighter but still creamy)
Red bell pepper → yellow or orange bell pepper (same cooking time and texture)
Fresh parsley → fresh basil or chives (for garnish and flavor variation)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium heat, adding a splash of cream or pasta water to restore sauce consistency.