One Pot Italian Sausage Pasta
My one pot sausage pasta features smoky sausage, juicy tomatoes, and plenty of cheesy. It's ready in less than 30 minutes and even the pasta cooks right in the pot. Bonus: A nearly empty sink means less dishes for you!
Fast Track Pasta Night With My One Pot Pasta
I'm always craving pasta. I've previously shared fun varieties like pizza pasta, sun dried tomato pasta, and buffalo chicken pasta. This one pot sausage pasta is what I go with when I need dinner on the table NOW. It has everything I love about pasta: hearty sausage, tons of cheese, and fresh herbs. No draining, no premade sauce, and no giant pile of dishes at the end of the night!
Why This Recipe Works: A Sprinkle of Food Science
- Pasta Starch Magic: As the noodles cook, they release starch which gives you a silky smooth sauce that is incredible creamy for not having any dairy.
- Super Flavorful: Cooking the pasta with the broth and sausage ensures incredible flavor in every bite.
- Fresh Herbs: We add these off the heat to ensure the best flavor and color.
Ingredient Notes & Shopping Tips
- Pasta: I like linguine. Spaghetti would also be great. You could eve use rotini or farfalle.
- Chicken Broth: I like using low sodium so you can add salt to taste. Regular broth tends to be too salty.
- Sausage: I used precooked smoked sausage with parmesan and mozzarella from Walmart. You can use any fully cooked sausage.
- Tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes out of season? You can sub a 14 ounce can of tomatoes just be sure to drain them first.
- Parmesan Cheese: Shred your own. It will taste so much better and melt more smoothly.
- Basil: Look for bright green leaves without any dark spots. Keep it fresh until you're ready to use it by wrapping in a damp paper towel.
Krystle's Tips: Steal My Culinary School Secrets
- Slice Sausage on the Bias: Cutting diagonally give you more surface area to brown. Color=flavor.
- Deglaze After Searing: After browning the sausage add a splash of broth. Not only will this allow you to loosen all those tasty brown bits, but you'll prevent scorching your pan too.
- Save Your Parmesan Rind: If your cheese has a rind toss it in or extra flavor while simmering. Remove before serving.
- Don't Overcook Pasta: Pull off the heat just before it's done. It will keep cooking in the hot pan. This ensures it is never mushy or overcooked.
- Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
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One Pot Italian Sausage Pasta
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Ingredients
- 3 Cups Grape Tomatoes Halved and Divided
- 1 Large Sweet Onion Thinly Sliced
- 1 Package Precooked Mozzarella and Parmesan Sausages
- 20 Fresh Basil Leaves divided
- 4 Garlic Cloves Minced
- 1 Pound Box Linguine
- 1 ½ Teaspoons Kosher Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 4 Cups Chicken Broth
- ½ Cup Water
- 1 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Cut grape tomatoes in half. Set aside 1 cup of tomatoes, 10 basil leaves, and grated cheese.
- Combine remaining ingredients in a large dutch oven.
- Over medium high heat, bring to a boil.
- Cook for 7-10 minutes or until al dente. Stir occasionally.
- Stir in cheese until melted.
- Top with remaining tomatoes and basil before serving.
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This one's going in our weeknight dinner collection--so easy and delicious. Everyone devoured it!
This pasta is so delicious!!
One pot sauage pasta is delicious great filling dish, my family enjoyed a lot.
This Italian sausage pasta is amazing!
This is an amazing one-pot pasta recipe. It is so easy and delicious, definitely perfect for a weekend night dinner!
I love one-pot recipes they make clean-up so easy! This was such an easy recipe to follow!
This sausage pasta turned out delicious and was really very easy to make! I added a bit of extra garlic but otherwise did not change a thing!
This pasta recipe is incredible! The flavors from the Italian sausage and seasonings blended so well, and I loved that everything came together in just one pot.
This is the perfect dish for a weeknight meal. I made it last night, and it was so easy, quick, and tasty. I love it.