Description
A comforting and quick dish featuring savory sausage, creamy cheese, and tender pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 450 grams sausage, casing removed and sliced
- 80 grams diced onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 480 millilitres chicken broth
- 400 grams canned diced tomatoes with juices
- 120 millilitres whole milk
- 225 grams dry pasta
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 200 grams shredded Cheddar-Jack cheese
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 30 grams chopped scallions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sausage. Cook for 5 minutes until the sausage is browned and the onions are soft.
- Add minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Continue cooking for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes with juices, milk, and dry pasta. Stir until well mixed. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the pasta is fully cooked.
- Stir in shredded Cheddar-Jack cheese until completely melted and integrated with the pasta mixture.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish with chopped scallions and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to use any type of sausage and adjust the spice level. You can add vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American