Cheesy Sausage Pasta

Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
1 onion, diced
2 Tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups chicken broth
1 (10 oz) can Ro-Tel tomatoes and green chiles
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 oz cavatappi pasta (penne works, too)
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions

Salt and pepper

 

Preparation:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
2. Add onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add sausage and cook until browned, about 3 minutes.
4. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. 
5. Add broth, Ro-Tel, cre and pasta. Bring to a boil, then cover skillet and reduce heat to medium low. Cook until pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.
6. Remove skillet from heat, and stir in cheese until melted. Sprinkle with scallions and serve.

Adapted from: https://www.kevinandamanda.com/spicy-sausage-pasta/