Smoked Sausage Queso Pasta
- Serves
- 5 servings
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Cost
- $14.00
- Nutrition
- 650 cal · 27g protein
- kid-favorite
- comfort-food
- one-pot
🍳 1 pan · Picky-eater safe bet: plain noodles · kept by 8 families
Smoked Sausage Queso Pasta is a weeknight dinner that serves 5 and is on the table in about 30 minutes, for around $14 in groceries. You'll need 1 pan, and the 9 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain noodles works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Garlic bread (10 min)
Contains: Dairy · Gluten— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- 12-inch nonstick skilletDon't have one? Amazon →
- 3-quart saucepan with lidDon't have one? Amazon →
- 8-inch chef's knifeDon't have one? Amazon →
- Large cutting boards (set of 2)Don't have one? Amazon →
- Silicone spatula & turner setDon't have one? Amazon →
- Wooden spoonsDon't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked sausage
- 1/2 count onion
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz rotini
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack
- 2 count green onions
- 12 oz broccoli florets
Steps
- Slice the sausage into coins and brown in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes. Add the diced onion and cook 3 minutes.
- Pour in the broth, tomatoes with chilies and cream, then stir in the dry pasta. Bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer on low 12 to 14 minutes, stirring halfway, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Off the heat, stir in the cheese until creamy. Top with sliced green onions.
- Steam the broccoli and serve on the side.
On the side: Garlic bread (10 min)
1 package frozen garlic bread
- Bake the garlic bread as the package directs, about 10 minutes, until golden.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 27 g
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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