This Chicken Sausage Pasta is a simple dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes using ingredients you most likely have on hand already. All you need is some rotini (or other) pasta, a few pantry staples, and some chicken sausage.
1package4 links chicken sausage, diced (any flavor – we love chicken & apple)
1lb.rotini pastaor any dried pasta you choose
1tbs.all-purpose flour
1tbs.Dijon mustard
1cupmilk
½tsp.Kosher salt
¼tsp.freshly ground black pepper
1cup4 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded
Flat-leaf parsleychopped (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté for 8 minutes or until onions are translucent, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds or until garlic is fragrant. Add the chicken sausage to the pan, stirring to combine. Sauté an additional 2 minutes to brown the sausage.
Meanwhile, add a good amount of Kosher salt to a large pot of water (so that it tastes like the sea). Bring the water to a boil; cook the pasta 8 minutes or until al dente. Drain the noodles and set aside.
Once the sausage has begun to brown, sprinkle the flour on the mixture. Stir to combine. Add the Dijon and stir to combine. Gradually stir in milk with a whisk. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese. Add noodles, stir until mixed, and then cover. Let sit for 2 minutes before serving.
Garnish with parsley if desired. Also delicious with Sriracha!
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