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Roasted Red Pepper and Sausage Alfredo

Roaster Red Bell Peppers are blended to make a divine, creamy sauce to coat pasta, and sliced smoked sausage for a delicious and family-friendly meal.
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound smoked sausage sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
  • 12 ounces linguini cooked according to directions on package
  • 1 1/2 cups half and half
  • 2 medium-large red bell peppers roasted and peeled (or 1 jar roasted red peppers, drained)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • shaved Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet to medium-high. Brown sliced smoked sausage and drain excess grease. Remove sausage to a plate and set aside.
  2. Blend roasted red bell peppers with half and half and garlic powder until smooth. Pour mixture into skillet and bring to a simmer. Once the sauce is warm and bubbly add the pasta, and cooked sausage. Cook for 2 minutes or until everything is warm. Remove from heat and stir in basil. Spoon into serving bowls or plates and use a vegetable peeler to top each serving with parmesan shavings.