Description
This One-Pot Sausage Pasta recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that comes together easily in one pan. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, this creamy pasta is loaded with Italian sausage, tomatoes, and cheese, creating a comforting and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces uncooked penne or rigatoni pasta
Seasonings and Cheese:
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: In a large skillet or pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, pasta, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12–14 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in heavy cream, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use spicy Italian sausage for extra heat or chicken sausage for a lighter option.
- This dish reheats well and makes delicious leftovers.
- Feel free to add spinach or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
