Smoked Sausage Pasta Skillet
This easy, smoked sausage pasta skillet will have you doing fewer dishes and spending more time enjoying pasta with your family. This one-pot dish packs smoky sausage and pasta into a creamy, cheesy sauce that's perfect for busy weeknights. Plus, as a bonus it’s loaded with fresh spinach for a sneaky dose of veggies.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 smoked sausage link (about 14 ounces, sliced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 14.5- ounce can petite diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 ounces cream cheese (or neufchâtel cheese)
- 1 16- ounce package medium pasta such as farfalle or shells (uncooked)
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 8 ounces fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For topping:
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 - 4 green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sliced sausage continue cooking to brown the sausage, stirring frequently, until onions are tender - about 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes with green chilies, chicken broth, uncooked pasta, coarse salt and cream cheese.
- Increase heat to high and cover skillet.
- Bring to a boil and continue cooking until pasta is tender, about 20 minutes - stirring occasionally.
- Stir in shredded cheese, adding an additional ½ cup of water if needed.
- When pasta is fully cooked, stir in spinach leaves and continue to cook until wilted.
- To serve, top with shredded cheddar cheese and green onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 314kcal Carbohydrates: 41g Protein: 12g Fat: 11g Saturated Fat: 4g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 4g Cholesterol: 24mg Sodium: 755mg Potassium: 389mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 4g Vitamin A: 2405IU Vitamin C: 12mg Calcium: 142mg Iron: 2mg