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Cheesy Sausage Pasta Skillet

A hearty and creamy one-skillet meal that combines sausage, pasta, and cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking
  • 450 grams sausage, casing removed and sliced Any preferred sausage
  • 80 grams diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 480 millilitres chicken broth
  • 400 grams canned diced tomatoes with juices
  • 120 millilitres whole milk
  • 225 grams dry pasta Any pasta of choice
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper Adjust to taste
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar-Jack cheese (about 200 grams) For creamy texture
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes For a hint of spice
  • 30 grams chopped scallions For garnish

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and sliced sausage. Cook for about 5 minutes until the sausage is browned and the onions are soft.
  3. Add minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, canned diced tomatoes with their juices, whole milk, and dry pasta. Stir well to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until pasta is fully cooked.
  6. Stir in the shredded Cheddar-Jack cheese until completely melted and well mixed.
  7. Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped scallions on top as a garnish. Serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. For freezing, cool completely and store in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.