Spicy smoked sausage alfredo bake
This dish is an easy and delicious way to enjoy smoked sausage. It is perfect for a weeknight meal or for entertaining. The alfredo sauce is rich and creamy, and the smoked sausage adds a nice spice to the dish. This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated when you are ready to eat.
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 pepperflakes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese divided
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 12 oz. Fully cooked, smoked sausage of 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.
