One Pot Cheesy Smoked Sausage Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb. smoked sausage (sliced)
- ½ onion (diced)
- 1 bell pepper (finely diced (or ½ of 2 colors of bell peppers))
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 10 oz. penne pasta
- ½ teaspoon salt and pepper (each)
- 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or Monterey Jack
- Optional: ⅓ cup thinly sliced green onions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onions, and bell peppers and cook until lightly browned about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, cream, pasta, salt and pepper and stir. Bring to a boil, cover skillet, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until pasta is tender and al-dente, about 11-13 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1 cup cheese. Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle with scallions, if desired. Cover until cheese has melted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
If you don't mind a little spice, replace the diced tomatoes with a can of Rotel. (Diced tomatoes with green chilies.)
For a creamier dish, add 2 cans of dice tomatoes/Rotel.
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
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