CREAMY PASTA TOSS WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE

Creamy Pasta Toss with Smoked Sausage image

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

Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Hillshire Farm®

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.
Heat oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high. Add sausage and mushrooms and cook about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove to a plate; carefully wipe pan clean as it may be hot.
Melt butter in pan over medium; add garlic and cook until it just begins to brown, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Add half-and-half and cream cheese; bring to a simmer, whisking constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and 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 cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1023.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.8 g, Cholesterol 154.4 mg, Fat 72.5 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 38.4 g, SaturatedFat 30.7 g, Sodium 1690.3 mg, Sugar 3.4 g