Creamy Rotel Pasta With Sausage
Tender rotini, spicy tomatoes, juicy sausage, and creamy cheese come together in one comforting, flavorful pasta dish ready in just 30 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 10 ounces rotini pasta about 3 ½ cups dried
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cans Rotel tomatoes with green chiles drained
- 1 cup beef broth low sodium
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook pasta to al dente according to the package directions, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium heat and add Italian sausage. Cook until browned, breaking it apart while stirring.
- Add diced onion and cook until softened, 4-5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle in chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and smoked paprika. Stir to combine well.
- Stir in drained Rotel tomatoes and green chiles. Let simmer for 5 minutes on medium-low heat.
- Add in cooked rotini pasta and stir to combine with the sausage mixture. Heat through for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese. Simmer until sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and mix until melted. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
Any shortcut pasta will work like penne, fusilli, large shells, or macaroni. Try different cheeses or swap sausage for chicken for a new flavor spin. Store leftovers in airtight containers and enjoy within 4 days.