Smoked Sausage BBQ Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 lb smoked sausage (Sliced)
• 2 tbsp butter (For cooking the onions)
• 0.5 sweet onion (Diced)
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 2.5 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• black pepper (To taste)
• 1 tsp all-purpose seasoning (The creator mentions Kinder’s all-purpose seasoning)
• 3 cups uncooked rotini pasta
• 0.5 cup barbecue sauce (Use your favorite barbecue sauce)
• 1.5 cups shredded cheese (The creator used a mixture of cheddar and Parmesan)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the butter in the hot skillet.

2. 2

   Add the diced sweet onion and sauté for a few minutes, until it is slightly translucent.

3. 3

   While the onion cooks, slice the smoked sausage. Add the sliced sausage to the skillet and cook it on both sides until browned to your preference.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic to the browned sausage and onion mixture.

5. 5

   Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream.

6. 6

   Add black pepper to taste and the all-purpose seasoning. Mix everything together thoroughly.

7. 7

   Once the liquid is bubbling slightly, add the uncooked rotini. Stir so the noodles are completely covered by the liquid.

8. 8

   Cover the skillet and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep the noodles from sticking. Continue until the pasta is done.

9. 9

   Stir in the barbecue sauce once the noodles are cooked.

10. 10

    Add the shredded cheese, using cheddar and Parmesan or the stated cheese mixture, and stir until the cheese melts into the pasta.

11. 11

    Serve the pasta once the cheese has melted.

Notes

The source does not specify the exact skillet size, heat level, or precise doneness test for the pasta. Stir occasionally during simmering so the rotini does not stick and remains covered by the liquid.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pasta
• one-pan
• stovetop
• quick dinner
• budget-friendly
• family dinner