Description
One‑Pot Smoked Sausage Pasta is a hearty, comforting meal with smoky sausage, tender pasta, creamy tomato sauce, and juicy tomatoes, all cooked in a single pot for an easy and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
- 300 g smoked sausage (like kielbasa or Andouille), sliced
- 250 g pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fusilli)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 1 (400 g) can diced tomatoes (with juices) or fresh equivalent
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning or oregano
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned on each side (about 3–4 minutes), then transfer to a plate.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion (and bell pepper, if using) until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
- Add diced tomatoes with their juices and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Add dry pasta and return the browned sausage to the pot. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook according to pasta package instructions (about 10–12 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Once pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed, stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until sauce is creamy and coats the pasta.
- Season to taste with salt, pepper, and extra red pepper flakes if desired.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Add baby spinach, peas, or zucchini during the last few minutes for a veggie boost.
- Stir in shredded mozzarella or fontina for extra cheesiness.
- Use spicy chorizo or add hot paprika for more heat.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for cream for a tangier, lighter version.
- Reheat leftovers gently in a skillet with chicken broth or cream to restore sauciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
