Spicy Sausage Pasta by karin

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil 1 lb smoked sausage 1.5 cups diced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 (10 oz) can Ro-Tel tomatoes and green chiles, Mild 1/2 cup heavy cream 8 oz penne pasta 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, each 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions

Instructions

1. Add olive oil to an oven-safe skillet over medium high heat until just smoking. Add sausage and onions and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. 2. Add broth, tomatoes, cream, pasta, salt and pepper and stir. Bring to a boil, cover skillet, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes. 3. Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle with scallions. Broil until cheese is melted, spotty brown, and bubbly.