Creamy Red Bell Pepper Sausage Pasta Skillet recipe from FOX 11 Living

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🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Start by heating a large deep skillet over medium heat.

Add 1 pound of Italian sausage to the skillet and use a chopping stir tool to break it up while cooking until browned.

Drain a 16 ounce jar of roasted red bell peppers and blend them until smooth to create a creamy sauce.

Smash garlic cloves and chop them up, then add them to the skillet with the sausage once it's nearly cooked through.

Add 1 and 1/2 cups of chicken broth to the skillet along with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and whole milk.

Stir everything together and bring to a boil, then add the blended roasted red bell peppers.

Add the short pasta (penne) directly into the skillet without pre-cooking it, and stir to combine.

Cook until the pasta is done, stirring occasionally and adding more chicken broth or milk if it looks dry.

Once the pasta is cooked, add a few handfuls of baby spinach and stir until wilted.

Finish by stirring in grated parmesan cheese before serving.

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