I have started to use recipes to try new dishes each night. This is what I made last night.
Pronto Pasta & Sausage Skillet
Ingredients:
1 medium onion
1 medium green bell pepper
3 links hot Italian sausage (12oz)
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
3 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta (I used bow tie)
3 1/2 cups water
1 jar (26oz) spaghetti or marina sauce
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
2 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup (4oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 oz Parmesan cheese, grated (1/4 cup) divided
1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
1. Dice onion and bell pepper. Remove casings from sausage. Cut in half lengthwise, the cut into 1/2in. nuggets. Place sausage into (12-in.) skillet. Cook over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.
2. Add onion and bell pepper to skillet; cook an additional 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add pressed garlic and pepper flakes; cook 10-20 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in pasta, water, sauce, salt and black pepper. bring to a simmer; cover and cook 14-16 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in cream cheese until incorporated. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Cover and let stand 2-3 minutes or until cheeses are melted. Garnish with chopped parsley.
(I forgot to take a picture of the final stage before eating...sorry)
