SOUTHWESTERN SAUSAGE SKILLET

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In 30 minutes flat and with only one pan, you can have a hearty and flavorful Mexican meal. This creamy skillet dinner features tender pasta, mouthwatering pork sasusage, diced veggies and lots of seasoning. "It freezes nicely if made ahead," adds Valerie Hertel from St. Louis, Missouri.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/3 pound bulk pork sausage
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
3/4 cup canned diced tomatoes
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup uncooked small pasta shells
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until pasta is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 1000mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.