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Spicy Sausage and Penne Pasta
This recipe for Spicy Sausage and Penne Pasta is the perfect week night meal. It's ready in just thirty minutes and is full of cheesy goodness!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 633 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Kielbasa sliced
- 16 oz. penne pasta
- 10 oz Ro-Tel
- 1 cup onion diced
- 1 cup bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup cream or milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Scaillons for garnish optional
Instructions
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Add olive oil to an oven-safe skillet over medium high heat. When oil is warm add sausage, onions, bell pepper and garlic. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until sausage is browned.
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Next, add the chicken broth, tomatoes, cream, pasta, Worcestershire sauce, parprika, half of the cheese, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
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Bring to boil, cover skillet, and allow to simmer for 15 minutes.
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Add in remainder of the cheese cover to melt.
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Garnish with scallions if desired.
Recipe Notes
Nutritional information is estimated. Information will vary based on ingredient choices and serving sizes.
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Sausage and Penne Pasta
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 633
Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 70mg23%
Sodium 1091mg47%
Potassium 640mg18%
Carbohydrates 65g22%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 1089IU22%
Vitamin C 45mg55%
Calcium 199mg20%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.