Alabama Roasted Red Pepper and Sausage Pasta Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Sausage Pasta Inspired by Alabama Comfort Food Ingredients: 12 oz penne pasta 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (12 oz) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp smoked paprika Salt and pepper, to taste Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish Directions: Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Remove from pan and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté onion until translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 1 minute. Add chopped roasted red peppers and smoked paprika. Stir well and cook for 2–3 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. Return the blended sauce to the skillet over low heat. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Add the cooked sausage and drained pasta into the sauce. Toss until everything is well-coated and heated through. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 510 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #comfortfood #pastalovers #roastedredpepper #sausagepasta #southernrecipes #homemadepasta #creamyredpepperpasta #easyweeknightdinner #familymealideas #pastarecipe #alabamastyle #quickdinnerrecipes #cheesypasta #spicypasta #italiansausage #pastadinner #cozyeats #flavorfulrecipes #heartymeals #basilandparmesan Creamy, spicy, and loaded with flavor – this Alabama Roasted Red Pepper and Sausage Pasta is a dinner dream come true 🍝🔥🌿