Spicy Sausage Skillet

By Julee

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into 1/4" slices
• 2 Tbsp dried minced onion flakes
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 8 oz campanelle pasta (or penne)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions

Preparation

Step 1

Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a 12-inch oven safe skillet until hot. Add sausage and cook until lightly browned.

Add onion flakes, garlic powder, broth, tomatoes, cream, pasta, salt and pepper and stir. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover skillet. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, until pasta is tender.

Remove skillet from heat and stir in half of the cheese. Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle with scallions. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.