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One-Pot Creamy Italian Sausage and Tomato Pasta
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One-Pot Creamy Italian Sausage and Tomato Pasta
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One-Pot Creamy Italian Sausage and Tomato Pasta

A deliciously simple and incredibly satisfying one-pot recipe featuring savory Italian sausage, rich crushed tomatoes, and tender pasta simmered in a creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick and easy family dinner on busy weeknights, delivering hearty comfort food with minimal cleanup.
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Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
35m
Cook Time
50m
Total Time
6
Servings
Easy
Italian-American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
550
Calories
35g
Protein
55g
Carbs
25g
Fat
Rich Tomato & Pasta Simmer
Rich Tomato & Pasta Simmer

Ingredients

  • Italian Sausage
    (ground, mild or hot according to preference)

    1 pound
  • Olive Oil

    1 tablespoon
  • Onion
    (diced)

    1 medium
  • Garlic
    (minced)

    3 cloves
  • Crushed Tomatoes

    28 ounce can
  • Chicken Broth

    4 cups
  • Penne Pasta
    (or similar short pasta like rigatoni or ziti)

    12 ounces
  • Heavy Cream

    1 cup
  • Parmesan Cheese
    (grated, plus extra for serving)

    1 cup
  • Fresh Basil
    (chopped, for garnish)

    1 cup
  • Salt

    to taste
  • Black Pepper

    to taste
Servings: 6
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Creamy Perfection
Creamy Perfection

Instructions

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  • 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat from the pot.
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    Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat from the pot.
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    Ensure the sausage is fully browned for maximum flavor. Don't overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
  • 2

    Add diced onion to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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    Add diced onion to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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    Cook the onion until translucent, not browned, for a sweeter base to your sauce.
  • 3

    Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Add the uncooked pasta, stirring well to ensure it is mostly submerged in the liquid.
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    Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Add the uncooked pasta, stirring well to ensure it is mostly submerged in the liquid.
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    Make sure the pasta is mostly covered by liquid to cook evenly; add a splash more broth if needed.
  • 4

    Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
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    Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
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    Stir frequently, especially towards the end, to prevent the pasta from clumping or sticking. Adjust heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer.
  • 5

    Stir in the heavy cream and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through and the sauce is creamy. Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste.
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    Stir in the heavy cream and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through and the sauce is creamy. Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste.
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    Do not boil the cream excessively; just heat it through to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, as sausage and broth can vary in saltiness.
  • 6

    Garnish with fresh chopped basil and the remaining Parmesan cheese before serving hot.
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    Garnish with fresh chopped basil and the remaining Parmesan cheese before serving hot.
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    Fresh basil adds a bright, aromatic finish that complements the rich sauce beautifully. Serve immediately for the best pasta texture.
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