Firecracker Pasta

In honor of the 4th of July around the corner....
(AND because my husband said it actually smelled like firecrackers...ha!)

 

 

Firecracker Pasta (aka Spicy Smoked Sausage Pasta)

 

Ingredients:

1 1b. smoked turkey sausage

1 medium onion (chopped)

8 oz. pasta

1/2-1 cup heavy cream (I used 1 cup for a thinner style sauce)

1 can rotel

2 cups chicken broth

1-2 cloves garlic (minced)

1 cup Monterey Jack cheese

1 tsp. salt (I actually omitted this)

1 tsp. black pepper

1 tbsp. olive oil

 

Directions:

In a large skillet, add olive oil, sausage, and onions.  Cook on medium high heat until browned.  Add minced garlic and cook for about a minute.  Then add rotel, pasta, cream, chicken broth, and seasonings.  Bring to a boil.  Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until pasta is cooked.  Lastly, add Monterey Jack cheese and stir to combine.  Broil in the oven for 3 minutes or until cheese is golden.\

 

Servings: 4

Calories: 625

 

 

 

This is my NEW favorite recipe y'all!!!!

  It was so flavorful and reminded me of a New Orleans Cajun-style pasta.