Description
Spicy Sausage Pasta is a flavorful and creamy dish that combines smoked sausage, penne pasta, and a spicy kick from Ro-Tel tomatoes and green chiles. It’s a satisfying meal that will please your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb smoked sausage
- 1.5 cups diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Sauce and Pasta:
- 1 (10 oz) can Ro-Tel tomatoes and green chiles, Mild
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, each
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add sausage, onion, and garlic. Cook until sausage is browned.
- Add Broth and Sauce: Stir in chicken broth, Ro-Tel tomatoes, and cream. Bring to a boil.
- Cook Pasta: Add pasta, salt, and pepper. Simmer until pasta is tender.
- Finish Dish: Stir in cheese until melted. Serve with scallions on top.
Notes
- You can use spicy Ro-Tel tomatoes for an extra kick.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg