CREAMY CHIPOTLE PASTA WITH SAUSAGE

Creamy Chipotle Pasta with Sausage image

After one taste of this rich, spicy sauce, it'll be on your short list for those nights when you need a quick belly warmer. -Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, cut into 3/4-inch slices
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
2 cups frozen peas
Hot cooked thin spaghetti

Steps:

Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Remove and keep warm., Saute mushrooms and red pepper in oil in the same pan until tender. Stir in the brown sugar, chipotle pepper, chili powder, salt and marjoram; cook 1 minute longer., Add cream, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Reduce heat., Add 1 cup cheese; cook and stir until melted. Stir in sausage and peas; heat through. Serve with spaghetti. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 37g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 887mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.