Spicy Pasta Bake

By lorik

If you want a less-spicy dish or can’t find Ro-Tel tomatoes, substitute 1 1/4 cups canned diced tomatoes. Andouille, linguica, or kielbasa sausage can be substituted for the chorizo.

Ingredients

• 1 pound chorizo sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced thin
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (10-ounce) can Ro-Tel tomatoes (see note)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 12 ounces penne pasta
• Salt and pepper
• 2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
• 4 scallions, sliced thin

Preparation

Step 1

1. Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat broiler. Cook chorizo and onion in large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

2. Stir in broth, tomatoes, cream, pasta, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and bring to boil. Cover pan and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.

3. Off heat, uncover pan and stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Top with remaining cheese and broil until cheese is melted and spotty brown, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with scallions. Serve.