1CupGrated Parmesan CheeseThe kind in the can works best instead of freshly grated
1tspTony Chachere's Creole Seasoning
Parsley for garnish
12ozPenne NoodlesCooked al dente with 1/4 cup pasta water reserved for sauce
Instructions
Heat 1 TBSP olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
After skillet is hot, add Bell peppers and onion and let them sit for 1 minute without stirring, then turn them over and cook the other side for 1 minute. You want them to get a little bit of char on them, Brown food tastes good :-)
Add the smoked sausage to the peppers and onion and brown it. Stirring as little as necessary.
After the sausage, onions and peppers are finished cooking, set the pan to the side.
Prepare your noodles to al dente, according to package directions.
Save out 1/4 cup of your pasta water to use in the alfredo sauce. W
While noodles are cooking, start your alfredo sauce.
Melt 6 TBSP butter in a sauce pan over medium heat.
Add shallots and saute until tender.
Add heavy cream and bring to a boil.
Cook, stirring often, until sauce has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes.
Stir in Parmesan cheese, creole seasoning and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water.
Remove from heat.
Toss noodles with Alfredo sauce and top with reserved Smoked Sausage, Peppers and Onions.