Paw Paw's Star Pasta

• servings: 3 - 4

Ingredients

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients:

– 1 pound Italian sausage (hot or sweet)

– 1 package star pasta (found near Goya products at Walmart)

– 1 can diced tomatoes with chipotle

– Chicken stock (enough to cover ingredients)

– Red pepper flakes (optional, for added heat)

Directions

1. In a skillet, brown the Italian sausage. Drain excess fat and set aside.

2. In the same pan, toast the star pasta until golden, stirring frequently.

3. Return the sausage to the pan. Add diced tomatoes and stir to combine.

4. Pour in enough chicken stock to just cover the mixture.

5. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover with a lid and cook for 20 minutes.

6. Stir well and serve hot.

Note: Adjust spice level with hot sausage or red pepper flakes to taste.