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One Pot Cheesy Sausage Pasta – A Must-Try Pasta Easy Recipe

This One Pot Cheesy Sausage Pasta is a creamy, comforting meal made in under 30 minutes with just one pot!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Banana Pudding Ninja Creami, easy paleo dinner recipes for family, food recipes for dinner chicken pasta easy meals, Gluten Free Chocolate Cake, pasta easy recipes, Slow Cooker Queso Dip, snack recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 8 oz penne pasta, uncooked
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onions (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage slices and sauté until browned, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, diced tomatoes, uncooked pasta, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
  6. Top with chopped green onions if desired and serve hot.