SPICY SMOKED SAUSAGE PASTA

Ingredients:

1 lb smoked sausage

1.5 cups diced onion

2 cloves minced garlic

2 cups chicken broth

1 can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, mild

1/2 cup heavy cream

12 ounces pasta, any medium or large short shape will work

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper 

1-2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese

How to make it:

Heat oven proof skillet over medium high heat, then add sliced sausage.  Cook for about 5-10 minutes, until crispy and browned on both sides.  Add chopped onions, cook and stir for about 5 minutes until onions are tender and slightly browned.  Add garlic and stir for about a minute.  Pour in Rotel, broth, cream, pasta, salt and pepper.  Stir until mixed well.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for about 8 minutes.  Remove cover and simmer for another 8 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.  Remove from heat and stir in about 3/4 cup of cheese.  Sprinkle the remainder of cheese on top, making sure it's enough cheese to create a nice brown crust.  Turn your oven's broiler to high, then put skillet in oven.  WATCH CAREFULLY and let the cheese brown, about 5 minutes.  Remove skillet from oven and let sit for at least 5 minutes before serving.