Description
Apple Gouda Sausage Pasta is a heartwarming dish that combines the savory richness of Italian sausage with the sweetness of apples and the creamy goodness of Gouda cheese. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing friends, this easy-to-make pasta recipe brings a delightful blend of flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 cup smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
- 1 large Fuji or Honeycrisp apple, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Crumble in the sausage and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add the diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Gently fold in the sliced apples and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and shredded Gouda until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve topped with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg