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Cheesy Sausage Pasta


Cheesy Sausage Pasta

Note: Next time try increasing pasta and liquid a little to make plenty for 2 meals


Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package smoked sausage, cut into crescents
1 onion, diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups uncooked pasta
1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
1 can Rotel (do not drain)
1/2 cup half and half
salt, pepper and chipotle powder to taste
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Directions:
Heat oil in large skillet.

Add sausage and onion and cook for 5 minutes.

Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Add pasta, broth, Rotel, half and half and seasonings.

Bring to a boil and then cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until pasta is cooked. Add water if the sauce cooks down too much and the pasta isn't soft yet.

Add cheese and stir until melted.

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