One Pot Cheesy Smoked Sausage Pasta Skillet
This cheesy smoked sausage pasta skillet has everything made in one pot—from browning sausage to boiling broth and pasta, topped with melted cheese for the ultimate comfort food!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound smoked turkey sausage sliced thick
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with or without chiles
- 0.5 cup milk or heavy cream
- 8 ounces dry pasta e.g. rotini, penne, or farfalle
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar-Jack cheese
- ⅓ cup sliced scallions for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, milk or cream, and dry pasta. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 15–20 minutes or until pasta is cooked.
- Perform quick release on pressure cooker if using. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle Cheddar-Jack cheese and stir until cheese melts.
- Top with scallions and serve hot.
Notes
Store in airtight container in fridge up to 4 days. Add splash of milk when reheating for smooth cheese. Freezing can alter texture but still tasty!