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Quick One-Pot Sausage and Pasta
This recipe delivers a delicious and satisfying one-pot meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight. Featuring savory ground sausage, rich marinara sauce, and tender pasta all cooked together, then finished with melted mozzarella cheese and fresh parsley. Minimal cleanup and maximum flavor make this an instant family favorite.
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#pasta
#sausage
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Browning the Sausage
Recipe Information
10m
Prep Time
29m
Cook Time
39m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Italian-American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
720
Calories
38g
Protein
65g
Carbs
36g
Fat
Pasta and Sauce Simmering
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Adding Mozzarella Cheese
Instructions
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- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground Italian sausage and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned. Drain any excess fat.7mPreview7mPreviewHeat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground Italian sausage and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add minced garlic to the pot with the cooked sausage and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.1m
Preview1mPreviewAdd minced garlic to the pot with the cooked sausage and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. - Pour in the marinara sauce, then add the uncooked penne pasta and water or chicken broth. Stir everything together well.3m
Preview3mPreviewPour in the marinara sauce, then add the uncooked penne pasta and water or chicken broth. Stir everything together well. - Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.15m
Preview15mPreviewBring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. - Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese until it's fully melted and incorporated into the pasta.2m
Preview2mPreviewRemove the pot from the heat. Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese until it's fully melted and incorporated into the pasta. - Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving hot.1m
Preview1mPreviewGarnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving hot.
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