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Spicy Smoked Sausage Alfredo Bake

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Get ready for a mouth-watering treat that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more! Today, we’re sharing an exciting recipe that combines the smoky flavor of sausages with the creamy goodness of Alfredo sauce. Yes, you heard it right – it’s the Spicy Smoked Sausage Alfredo Bake! This dish is perfect for those who love to experiment with flavors and want to add some spice to their life. So let’s dive in and see how this delicious bake comes together.

This dish is a delicious and easy way to turn ordinary smoked sausage into an amazing meal. It starts with a simple Alfredo sauce, but the addition of spices like paprika, cumin, and chili powder give it a unique flavor that will have your family and friends asking for seconds.

This dish is easy, flavorful, and sure to please the entire family! It is a great way to use up leftover smoked sausage, and the Alfredo sauce makes it extra special. The spice from the sausage is balanced by the creaminess of the sauce and the pasta, making it a perfect comfort food.

Tips:

If you like your food on the spicy side, then you’ll love this recipe! The sausage adds a nice kick of flavor, and the Alfredo sauce is the perfect balance of creaminess and spice. Here are a few pro tips to make this dish even better:

-Try using a hot Italian sausage for an extra bit of spice.

-Add in some red pepper flakes to the Alfredo sauce for an extra punch of heat.

-Serve with a side of garlic bread for sopping up all that delicious sauce.

Conclusion & Recipe:

A hearty and flavorful dish, this Smoked Sausage Alfredo Bake is sure to become a family favorite! The smoked sausage adds a nice depth of flavor to the classic alfredo sauce, and the orecchiette pasta ensures that each bite is packed with flavor. This dish is best served with a side of garlic bread and a green salad.

Spicy Smoked Sausage Alfredo Bake

This dish is easy, flavorful, and sure to please the entire family! It is a great way to use up leftover smoked sausage, and the Alfredo sauce makes it extra special.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 476 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces dry pasta
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 12 oz fully cooked smoked sausage, any variety

Instructions
 

  • Follow the package instructions to cook pasta until it is just al dente. Drain.
  • Butter melt in a large skillet on medium heat while pasta is cooking. Cook garlic until fragrant for 1-2 minutes. Mix in flour.
  • Mix in the chicken broth and then add half and half.
  • Stir in salt, pepper, cayenne and red pepper flakes. Let sauce simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Mix in 1 cup mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  • Cut the sausage into pieces of 1/4 inch and add them to the sauce along with the chopped parsley, cooked pasta, and the chopped parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Preheat broiler. Place the pasta mixture in a 9x13 inch, lightly greased baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Broil for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbly.

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