Description
A hearty, simple One-Pot Pasta with Sausage that brings together tender pasta, savory sausage, and rich tomato sauce all cooked in one vessel for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef or chicken sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (1 can)
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta, uncooked
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add sausage pieces and cook for six to seven minutes until browned on all sides.
- Stir in chopped onion and cook for four minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, stirring to combine.
- Add uncooked pasta, broth, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low.
- Cover and simmer for eighteen to twenty-two minutes, stirring every five minutes.
- Check pasta for tenderness and simmer uncovered if sauce needs thickening.
- Remove from heat and let rest for three minutes.
- Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- Sausage: Use beef, chicken, or turkey sausage. Brown it well for maximum flavor development.
- Pasta: Short shapes like penne, rotini, or rigatoni work best. Cooking time may vary slightly by pasta thickness.
- Broth: Taste your broth first since sodium levels vary. Start with less salt and adjust at the end.
- Vegetables: Stir in bell peppers, spinach, or zucchini during the last five minutes of cooking for added nutrition.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat with a splash of broth.
- Freezing: Cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers. Freeze for up to six weeks. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes