Pasta con Queso and Sausage

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 360.5
  • Total Fat: 16.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 27.5 mg
  • Sodium: 588.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 40.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.8 g
  • Protein: 14.1 g

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Introduction

Zesty from the jalapeņo sausage! A colorful pasta dish. Zesty from the jalapeņo sausage! A colorful pasta dish.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    2 cup Great Value Whole Wheat Elbow Pasta
    4 serving Eckrich Jalapeno & Cheddar Smoked Sausage
    1 medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2- Peppers, sweet, red, fresh
    .5 medium (2-1/2" dia) Onions, raw
    1 bunch Broccoli, fresh
    10 tbsp Cheese sauce, Tostitos Salsa Con Queso
    .5 tbsp Grape Seed Oil

Directions

Boil pasta to al dente, 8-9 minutes

Cut broccoli into florets, wash and microwave for about 2 minutes to start the cooking process.

Dice the onion and pepper. Cut the sausage into bite-size rings. Saute the pepper and onion in the oil, add the sausage and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the steamed broccoli and cook another 2-3 minutes till the broccoli is bright green but still crisp. Add the queso and add the drained pasta and stir to coat. Heat through for a few minutes. Can also add a can of Rotel with few added calories!

Serving Size: 1.5 cups

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LAURAMYK.