Description
This One-Pot Sausage Pasta is a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal. It features Italian sausage, tender pasta, and a rich tomato-based sauce, all cooked together in one pot for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 12 ounces pasta (penne, fusilli, or similar), uncooked
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Brown Sausage: In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the sausage over medium-high heat.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, pasta, vegetable broth, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until pasta is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Sausage: Use your favorite type of sausage, or substitute with ground meat.
- Pasta: Adjust cooking time based on the type of pasta used.
- Vegetables: Add extra vegetables, such as bell peppers or zucchini.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 400kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
