Spicy Sausage and Vegetable Skillet Pasta Recipe

Name: Spicy Sausage and Vegetable Skillet Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 zucchini, diced thinly; 1 large onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon oil; 12 ounces sausage (sliced or cut into small dice); 16 ounces dry rotini pasta; 3 -4 cups chicken broth; 20 ounces rotel tomatoes & bell peppers (2 cans); 1 cup half-and-half cream; 4 -6 cups fresh spinach; ½ cup Velveeta cheese, diced (optional but delicious, can substitute any melting cheese); 2 -3 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, more to taste

Servings: persons

2 zucchini, diced thinly
1 large onion, diced
4 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon oil
12 ounces sausage (sliced or cut into small dice)
16 ounces dry rotini pasta
3 -4 cups chicken broth
20 ounces rotel tomatoes & bell peppers (2 cans)
1 cup half-and-half cream
4 -6 cups fresh spinach
½ cup Velveeta cheese, diced (optional but delicious, can substitute any melting cheese)
2 -3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, more to taste

1
Heat oil in your largest saute pan or a stock pan until shimmering.
2
Add zucchini and onions, saute over medium-high until softened.
3
Add garlic and sausage.
4
Cook until slightly curled, about 3-4 minutes being careful not to overcook it.
5
Turn heat up to high and add Rotel, 3 C chicken broth, half & half, and pepper flakes.
6
Bring to a boil and add pasta, add additional cup of chicken broth if needed.
7
Stir to combine and place lid on pot.
8
Simmer for 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente, stirring a couple of times.
9
Add spinach, nutritional yeast, and cheese, stir to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes.
10
Serve immediately with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

1075

kcal

Calories

Fat

135

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 zucchini, diced thinly, 1 large onion, diced, 4 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon oil, and more.

Yes, Spicy Sausage and Vegetable Skillet Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Sausage and Vegetable Skillet Pasta

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