Description
This One-Pot Sausage Pasta is a hearty and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Combining Italian sausage, a medley of tomatoes, and perfectly cooked pasta simmered together in one pot, it delivers a comforting, easy-to-make dish with minimal cleanup. The rich tomato sauce infused with garlic, onions, and Italian herbs creates a satisfying main course that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Vegetables
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed and cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Tomato and Pasta
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 12 ounces pasta (penne, fusilli, or similar), uncooked
Broth and Herbs
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- Brown Sausage: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat over medium-high heat and brown the Italian sausage pieces until fully cooked and nicely browned.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot with the sausage; cook until the onion softens and becomes translucent, enhancing the flavor base.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the undrained diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, uncooked pasta, vegetable broth, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper, combining everything evenly.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Serve: Dish out the hot sausage pasta and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy your one-pot meal immediately.
Notes
- Use mild or spicy Italian sausage based on your preferred heat level.
- Stir occasionally during simmering to prevent pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Feel free to substitute vegetable broth with chicken broth for a richer flavor.
- Parmesan cheese is optional but adds a delicious savory touch.
- This recipe is great for meal prep and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
