Description
One Pot Smoked Sausage Pasta is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines smoked sausage, creamy sauce, and tender pasta all cooked together in a single pan. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s comforting, delicious, and ready in just 30 minutes with minimal cleanup. Keywords: one pot pasta, smoked sausage recipe, easy sausage pasta, creamy sausage pasta, weeknight dinner
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta (uncooked)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant and soft, about 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and uncooked pasta. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Stir in cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use kielbasa, andouille, or any smoked sausage you prefer.
- Substitute half-and-half or milk for heavy cream to lighten it up.
- Add spinach or bell peppers for extra veggies.
Nutrition
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
