Spicy Sausage Skillet

From the Best Simple Recipes, American Test Kitchens.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 1⁄2 cups  diced onions
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 (10 ounce) can  ro-tel tomatoes and green chilies, mild
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 8  ounces penne pasta
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1⁄3 cup  thinly sliced green onion

Directions

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 4-5minutes. 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 green onions. Broil until cheese is melted, spotty brown and bubbly.