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A plate of smoked sausage pasta.

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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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 10

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