Description
One Pot Sausage Pasta is a delightful, easy-to-make meal that brings together the rich flavors of Italian sausage and creamy pasta in just one pot. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining, this dish requires minimal cleanup while delivering maximum flavor. Each bite offers a comforting combination of savory sausage and cheesy goodness that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium heat until fully cooked, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in pasta and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for about 10 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Uncover and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg