Spicy Sausage and Pasta

I often feel that I am falling off the wagon with this blog.  I admit that it is not a priority but more of a catch all that keeps things organized for me whenever I get around to typing something or adding something.  Anyway, the point is, I am still trying new recipes.  I stumbled upon this one on Pinterest and give credit to the blog Kevin & Amanda for the picture, but it originally comes from the Best Simple Recipe cookbook.  As I always mention, a recipe is filed as a "keeper" and "blogable" if my son inhales the dish.  That was the case tonight.

Here is what you need:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb smoked sausage
1.5 cups diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (10 oz) can Ro-Tel tomatoes and green chiles, Mild
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 oz penne pasta
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, each
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions

1.) Add olive oil to an oven-safe skillet over medium high heat until just smoking. Add sausage and onions and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2.) Add broth, tomatoes, cream, pasta, salt and pepper and stir. Bring to a boil, cover skillet, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.
3.) Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle with scallions. Broil until cheese is melted, spotty brown, and bubbly.

Makes 4 servings

It is a super fast and easy meal to make and it is super yummy.