Spicy Pasta and Sausage Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 pound turkey sausage, sliced (chorizo sausage for more heat)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (10-ounce) can Ro-Tel tomatoes
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 12 ounces penne pasta
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups pepper Jack cheese
• 4 scallions, sliced thin for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Cook sausage, onion, and peppers in large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2. Stir in broth, tomatoes, cream, pasta, salt, and pepper and bring to boil. Cover pan and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.
3. Heat oven broiler. Remove the pasta and sausage from heat and stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Top with remaining cheese and broil until cheese is melted and spotty brown, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with scallions if desired. Serve hot.