Orange Fire Penne Pasta

This is a one of my go-to options when feeding a large group on a small budget. Add in some bread sticks and a nice salad and this can feed 10 to 12 people for under $40.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 37 mins
• Total Time: 52 mins
• Calories: 727 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole milk
• 3 tomatoes, diced
• 2 (16 ounce) jars Alfredo sauce
• 5 green onions, finely chopped
• 3 (3.5 ounce) links Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 habanero pepper, finely chopped
• 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese, divided
• 2 (16 ounce) boxes penne pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Cook and stir sausage in a skillet over high heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease.

Step 3

Add Alfredo sauce, milk, and habanero pepper to the skillet. Cook over medium heat until bubbly, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer and add 1/2 cup pepper Jack cheese. Cover and cook sauce until thickens, about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Pour sauce over pasta; garnish with remaining pepper Jack cheese, diced tomatoes, and green onions. Cover for a few minutes to melt the cheese.