Ingredients
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12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
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1 lb spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
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1 small onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup buffalo sauce
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2 cups chicken broth
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Cook Sausage:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
Sauté Aromatics:
In the same skillet, add diced onion and garlic. Cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add Liquids and Pasta:
Return sausage to the skillet. Stir in buffalo sauce, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
Cook Pasta:
Add uncooked pasta to the skillet. Stir to combine and ensure pasta is submerged in the liquid. Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 12-15 minutes.
Add Cheese:
Stir in shredded mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve:
Garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve hot.