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Cheesy Sausage Pasta Skillet

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A comforting one-pan meal featuring savory sausage, creamy cheese, and tender pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 29 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar-Jack cheese (about 200 grams)
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 30 grams chopped scallions

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Add minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Continue cooking for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
  3. 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.
  4. Stir in shredded Cheddar-Jack cheese until completely melted and integrated with the pasta mixture.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish with chopped scallions and serve immediately.

Notes

This dish can be served hot right from the skillet. Store leftovers in an airtight container; they will last for 3 to 4 days in the fridge.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 7 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg