ANOTHER SPICY SAUSAGE PASTA


INGREDIENTS :
1 tbsp olive oil
14 oz smoked sausage, sliced into 1/4" rounds
1 cup onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (10 oz) can rotel (I prefer mild, but if you want more spice use the original)
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 oz whole grain penne (or whatever noodle you prefer, I've also used bowtie)
Pepper, to taste
1 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
thinly sliced scallions, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS :
Heat oil over medium-high heat in an oven safe skillet until hot.
Add the sausage and onion and cook until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes.
Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
Add the broth, rotel, heavy cream, uncooked pasta, and pepper.
Stir well.
Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
Simmer until the pasta is tender, 15 minutes.
Stir once or twice while cooking.
Preheat the broiler while pasta is cooking.
Remove the skillet from the heat, stir in 1 cup of the cheese.
Taste, and add salt as needed.
Top with the scallions and remaining cheese.
Broil until the cheese is melted and lightly browned - about 3 minutes.