🛒 Ingredients * 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced * 12 oz penne or rotini pasta * 1 cup sweet chili sauce * ½ cup BBQ sauce * 2 cups chicken broth * 1 cup heavy cream * 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese * 1 small onion, diced * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 1 tbsp olive oil * ½ tsp smoked paprika * ½ tsp black pepper * Salt to taste * Optional: red pepper flakes for heat 👨‍🍳 Instructions 1\. Brown the sausage Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned (about 4–5 minutes). Remove and set aside. 2\. Sauté aromatics In the same pot, add diced onion and cook until soft (2–3 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. 3\. Add liquids & pasta Pour in sweet chili sauce, BBQ sauce, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Stir well. Add uncooked pasta and mix. 4\. Simmer Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. 5\. Finish it off Return sausage to the pot. Stir in cheddar cheese, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt to taste. Cook until cheese melts and sauce thickens. 6\. Serve hot Garnish with extra cheese or chopped parsley if desired. - @emmy87904