Description
Indulge in a rich and creamy one-pot sausage pasta that’s loaded with flavors. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner any day of the week.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 12 ounces uncooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add sausage, and cook until browned.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Season and Add Pasta: Stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, pasta, diced tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in cream, cheese, cook until melted and creamy. Season and garnish to serve.
Notes
- You can use spicy or turkey sausage for variation.
- Add spinach or zucchini for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
