Description
Dive into creamy cheddar bliss with our Creamy Cheddar Buffalo Sausage Pasta recipe! Quick, easy, and packed with flavor—try it tonight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and cook penne pasta until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the Italian sausage until browned.
- Lower heat, add heavy cream, buffalo sauce, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir well and let simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Gradually mix in shredded cheddar cheese while stirring until melted and combined.
- Fold cooked penne into the sauce until well coated. Heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg