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Tex-Mex Smoked Sausage Pasta
DinnerKid-Friendly
Tex-Mex Smoked Sausage Pasta
Total Time50 mins
Skill LevelIntermediate
Servings7
Total Time50 mins
Skill LevelIntermediate
Servings7

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Original Skinless Smoked Sausage Rope
Key IngredientOriginal Skinless Smoked Sausage Rope
AboutThis simple, flavor-packed Tex-Mex pasta is perfect for weekday nights - plus, you’ll look forward to leftovers for lunch. That is, if there are any leftovers.
Let's CookFollow the directions below, fire up the kitchen, and get cooking! For the love of meat.
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Ingredients
Key IngredientProduct ImageOriginal Skinless Smoked Sausage Rope
 
10 - 14 oz. package Eckrich Smoked Sausage
 
8 oz. pasta, such as rotini
 
2 Tbsp. oil
 
1 whole medium zucchini, diced
 
1 cup(s) frozen corn
 
8 oz. can tomato sauce
 
1 cup(s) salsa
 
1 Tbsp. chili powder
 
1/2 Tsp. salt
 
1 cup(s) shredded four cheese mexican blend, divided
 
2 Tbsp. black olives sliceed, optional
Original Skinless Smoked Sausage Rope
Key IngredientOriginal Skinless Smoked Sausage Rope
Directions
1Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup water.
2Slice Eckrich Smoked Sausage into thin coins.
3In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add smoked sausage, zucchini and corn; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until zucchini is tender, stirring occasionally.
4Stir in tomato sauce, salsa and seasoning; continue cooking 3 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, adding some of pasta water if necessary for creamier consistency.
5Stir in half of cheese; top with remaining cheese and olives.
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