Cheesy Sausage Pasta Skillet
A quick and satisfying one-pan dish featuring cheesy goodness and hearty sausage, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 450 grams sausage, casing removed and sliced
- 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
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar-Jack cheese (about 200 grams)
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 30 grams chopped scallions
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sausage. Cook for 5 minutes until the sausage is browned and the onions are soft.
- Add minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Continue cooking for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes with juices, milk, and dry pasta. Stir until well mixed.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the pasta is fully cooked.
- Stir in shredded Cheddar-Jack cheese until completely melted and integrated with the pasta mixture.
- Remove the skillet from heat, garnish with chopped scallions, and serve immediately.
Notes
This dish pairs perfectly with a crisp garden salad or garlic bread. For extra greens, add steamed broccoli or spinach before serving. A drizzle of balsamic vinegar can elevate the flavors.