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Creamy Jalapeno Alfredo Pasta with Chicken Sausage (Gluten Free)

Get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes with this intoxicatingly delicious and creamy jalapeno alfredo pasta with chicken apple sausage, corn, tomatoes, peppers, and cilantro!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken sausage, Gluten free, jalapeno alfredo, pasta
Servings: 6
Calories: 361kcal
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

Creamy Jalapeno Alfredo Sauce

  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup chicken stock
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan and romiano cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced deli jalapenos the jarred kind
  • 1 tsp cilantro paste

The Rest

  • 1 package Barilla Gluten Free Penne
  • 1 package Aidells Chicken Apple Sausage
  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 3 mini sweet peppers
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes sliced in half
  • 2 Tbs chopped cilantro
  • 2 Tbs chicken stock for deglazing the pan

Instructions

  • Start a large pot of water boiling in order to cook pasta noodles, cook according to package directions.
  • In a large skillet add 1 tbs olive oil and head over medium-high heat.
  • Cut Aidells apple sausage into rounds, and add to pan with hot oil
  • Brown sausage
  • Slice sweet mini peppers, and add into pan, let cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally
  • Meanwhile, add all the sauce ingredients into a food processor or blender, and process until smooth
  • When sausage is browned, and noodles are nearly done cooking, add chicken stock to the pan to deglaze it, meaning to get the brown bits off the pan and make a nice sauce. Add in the tomatoes and corn and cilantro to the pan with the sausage, stir well.
  • Strain noodles, and add to the pan with the sausage.
  • Take pan off the heat.
  • Top with creamy alfredo, add cheddar cheese and stir until cheese is melted
  • Garnish with additional cilantro if desired, serve immediately

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 373mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1570IU | Vitamin C: 26.6mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 0.7mg