Creamy Pasta Toss with Smoked Sausage

Name: Creamy Pasta Toss with Smoked Sausage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked pappardelle pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 (12 ounce) package Hillshire Farm® Rope Smoked Sausage, cut into 1/2" coins; 1 (8 ounce) package sliced cremini mushrooms; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1.25 cups half-and-half; 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese; 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 0.5 cup refrigerated prepared pesto; 0.33333334326744 cup thinly sliced basil

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Comfort food gets a flavorful upgrade with seared rope smoked sausage in this delicious pasta recipe, in partnership with Hillshire Farm Brand.

Recipe by Hillshire Farm®

Updated on April 3, 2023

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package uncooked pappardelle pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (12 ounce) package Hillshire Farm Rope Smoked Sausage, cut into 1/2" coins
1 (8 ounce) package sliced cremini mushrooms
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 ¼ cups half-and-half
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup refrigerated prepared pesto
⅓ cup thinly sliced basil

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.
Heat olive oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high. Add sausage and mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 6 minutes. Remove to a plate; carefully wipe the skillet clean as it may be hot.
Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat; cook garlic in hot butter, stirring occasionally, until garlic just begins to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add half-and-half and cream cheese; bring to a simmer, whisking constantly until smooth.
Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add pasta and sausage mixture; toss to coat. Thin sauce with reserved pasta water if necessary.
Serve in shallow bowls topped with pesto, basil, and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1023	Calories
73g	Fat
57g	Carbs
38g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 1023
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 73g	93%
Saturated Fat 31g	154%
Cholesterol 154mg	51%
Sodium 1690mg	73%
Total Carbohydrate 57g	21%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 38g
Vitamin C 5mg	25%
Calcium 573mg	44%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 406mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.