Description
One Pot Sausage Pasta is the ultimate comfort dish that combines juicy Italian sausage, tender pasta, and a rich tomato sauce in a single pot. This easy-to-make recipe bursts with robust flavors from garlic, herbs, and Parmesan cheese, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With minimal cleanup and maximum taste, you’ll have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 12 oz short pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the sliced sausage until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth; stir to combine.
- Add uncooked pasta along with basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook until pasta is tender (10-12 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve warm with fresh basil or extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 290g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg