SAUSAGE & PEPPERS PENNE ALFREDO

Sausage & Peppers Penne Alfredo image

Provided by Foonaka

Categories Penne

Time 25m

Yield 1 batch, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil (or bacon drippings)
5 hot Italian sausage links (you can use mild)
2 bell peppers (you may also use poblanos or other mild chiles)
1 white onion
1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
salt & pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons flour (optional)
1/4 cup chicken broth or 1/4 cup stock
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
fresh basil

Steps:

Slice sausage into 3/4 inch slices.
Cut onions and peppers in to thin strips (julienne slices).
Mince 3 to 4 cloves of garlic or measure out 1 Tbsp of pre-minced garlic.
Chop basil into small strips (about 1 inch in length).
Prepare pasta based on packaged instructions.
Fry sausage in oil over medium-high heat until all pieces have turned brown.
Add peppers and onions, season with salt and pepper to taste, and fry with sausage for 2 minutes.
Add garlic and fry for 1 more minute.
Dust the mixture with 2 Tbsp of flour (this step is optional, and will create a thicker sauce) and stir for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
Add chicken broth and stir mixture for about 30 seconds.
Turn heat down to medium-low and add cream. Stir to combine.
Slowly bring cream to a boil and let simmer for 5 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
Add Parmesan cheese and stir until cheese is melted into mixture.
Garnish with fresh basil and serve over pasta.