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Creamy Rotel Pasta With Sausage

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Creamy Rotel Pasta With Sausage is a quick, comforting dinner made with rotini pasta, seasoned Italian sausage, and a creamy, zesty tomato-cheese sauce that brings cozy flavor to every bite.

Ingredients

  • Rotini Pasta: 12 oz – Holds sauce beautifully with its spiral grooves.
  • Ground Italian Sausage: 1 lb – Adds deep, meaty flavor and heartiness.
  • Rotel Tomatoes (with green chilies): 1 can (10 oz) – Brings tang and a touch of heat.
  • Cream Cheese: 4 oz – Melts into the sauce, making it silky and smooth.
  • Chicken Broth: 1 cup – Thins the sauce just right without watering it down.
  • Onion: 1 small, finely chopped – Adds sweetness and aroma to the base.
  • Garlic: 3 cloves, minced – Infuses every bite with bold flavor.
  • Olive Oil: 1 tbsp – Helps sauté the aromatics and sausage evenly.

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and heat a deep skillet over medium heat.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Add olive oil to the skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add sausage and cook until browned.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Cook rotini pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Stir in the Rotel tomatoes and cream cheese with the sausage mixture. Cook until the cheese melts into a creamy sauce.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Pour in chicken broth, stir, and let simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Finishing Touches: Add cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until coated in sauce.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Let sit a few minutes off heat. Serve with parsley and parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
  • Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce thickness if needed.
  • Let pasta rest a few minutes before serving for best consistency.

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