Name: Creamy Sausage Rotel Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz thin spaghetti; 1 (16-oz) package pork sausage; 1 (10-oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies (undrained); 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, cubed; 2 Tbsp butter; 2 tsp minced garlic; ¼ cup sour cream; ½ cup heavy cream; ¼ tsp onion powder; 1½ tsp dried parsley; ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese; salt and pepper, to taste

Description

A rich and flavorful creamy sausage Rotel pasta dish combining spicy diced tomatoes and green chilies with tender pork sausage and a luscious cream cheese sauce, perfectly tossed with thin spaghetti for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Pasta

8 oz thin spaghetti

Sauce

1 (16-oz) package pork sausage
1 (10-oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies (undrained)
1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, cubed
2 Tbsp butter
2 tsp minced garlic
¼ cup sour cream
½ cup heavy cream
¼ tsp onion powder
1½ tsp dried parsley
⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Cook spaghetti: Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
Prepare sausage: While the spaghetti cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork sausage and cook, breaking it apart, until no longer pink. Drain off the excess fat.
Sauté garlic and combine sauce ingredients: Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet with the sausage. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in undrained Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, cream cheese cubes, sour cream, heavy cream, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently just until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. Avoid boiling.
Finish sauce: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in grated parmesan cheese until well combined.
Toss pasta with sauce: Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Toss well to evenly coat the pasta with the creamy sausage Rotel sauce.
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle dried parsley over the dish before serving for a touch of color and flavor. Serve warm.

Notes

You can substitute the pork sausage with turkey sausage for a leaner option.
If you prefer less heat, use mild diced tomatoes instead of Rotel.
Be careful not to boil the sauce after adding cream cheese to prevent separation.
For a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of heavy cream slightly.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.