Spicy Sausage Pasta

By ukiahgal67

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb smoked sausage
• 1 1/2 cups diced onions
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 (10 ounce) can ro-tel tomatoes and green chilies, Mild
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 8 ounces penne pasta
• 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, each
• 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallion

Preparation

Step 1

1.
Add olive oil to an oven-safe skillet over medium high heat until just smoking.
Add sausage and onions and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

2.
Add broth, 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, about 15 minutes.

3.
Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1/2 cup cheese.
Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle with scallions.
Broil until cheese is melted, spotty brown, and bubbly.