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    One Pot Italian Sausage Pasta

    Published: Aug 9, 2024 · Modified: Jan 22, 2025 by Abeer Rizvi · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Quick and easy one pot Italian sausage pasta recipe, made with simple ingredients on stovetop. This 30 minute weeknight meal is rich, creamy and packed with cheese.

    One Pot Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe

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    Next time you need a quick dinner, make this pasta that everyone is going to love. It comes together in one pot and the penne pasta is immersed in a delicious sausage pasta sauce, loaded with tomatoes, cheese, and Italian seasoning. If you enjoy this flavor profile, you will want to check out my Italian wedding soup (One Pot) as well.

    Jump to:
    • Key ingredients
    • Variations
    • How to make Italian pork sausage pasta?
    • What goes well with Italian pasta skillet?
    • Tips and techniques
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Storage
    • More one pot pasta recipes
    • Recipe

    Key ingredients

    • Oil- Used for sauteing vegetables and brings out flavor.
    • Italian sausage- Be sure they are cut into half inch slices.
    • Onion- Finely chopped is best for texture and appeal.
    • Garlic- Fresh is best and yields greater taste.
    • Diced tomatoes- I just used canned, but you can use fresh.
    • Pasta sauce- Your favorite marinara will do nicely.
    • Green peppers- Slice them into thin slices as opposed to dicing into chunks.
    • Italian seasoning- This is key to the overall flavor profile.
    • Salt and pepper- Adjust according to your personal preference.
    • Water- Allows the pasta to cook and brings together all the flavors.
    • Penne pasta- You can use any type, but this is my favorite for this dish.
    • Mozzarella cheese- Use a cup of shredded for ooey gooey deliciousness.

    Variations

    • Use an instant pot- Check out the recipe I already have on the blog right here.
    • Add more peppers- Add 2 cups of your favorite peppers (green, red, yellow e.t.c).
    • Use Cajun shrimp- Alongside the sausage by adding 1 cup shrimp.
    • Creamy version- Add 1 cup cream cheese.
    • Smoked option- Simply use smoked sausages for that unique flavor.
    • Spice it up- Use spicy sausage and add 1 teaspoon red chili flakes.
    • Add spinach- Add 1 cup chopped spinach (fresh or frozen).
    • Use broccoli- Add 1 cup small broccoli florets (fresh or frozen).
    • Cajun version- Use cajun sausage instead of Italian sausage. Replace Italian seasoning with Cajun seasoning.
    • Try bow tie pasta- Instead of using penne in sausage penne pasta, you can use bow tie pasta.
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    How to make Italian pork sausage pasta?

    1. Cook sausage- In a non-stick pan with oil.
    2. Add in- Garlic and onion, then saute until golden brown.
    3. Mix in- Diced tomatoes, pasta sauce, green peppers Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, water, and penne pasta.
    4. Cover and cook- For about 20 minutes or until pasta is fully cooked.
    5. Add cheese- Then mix altogether and enjoy.

    What goes well with Italian pasta skillet?

    • Breads- Such as garlic bread, breadsticks, or dinner rolls.
    • Salad- Like this Easy Green Salad (One Bowl) or Apple Salad (One Pot)
    • Coleslaw- Along with salads, something like this Oil and Vinegar Coleslaw (One Bowl) will add healthy greens and help fill empty bellies.
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    Tips and techniques

    • If pasta looks too dry- Add more water. If it's too wet, let it cook uncovered until liquid is reduced.
    • Adjust the amount of Italian seasoning- Based on your preference.
    • Use any cheese you like- Instead of mozzarella cheese.
    • Don't drain the liquid from diced tomatoes- Because it's required in this recipe.
    • Use a nonstick pot- To prevent sticking and burning and be sure to stir occasionally while pasta is cooking.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can you make a casserole in the oven with this recipe?

    Yes. First, mix together boiled pasta, cooked sausages, and a jar of pasta sauce in a casserole dish.
    Then, top it off with lots of shredded cheese. Bake until cheese is fully melted and bubbly. Serve and enjoy.

    Why is my pasta dry?

    Sometimes this can happen if there isn't enough water. Simply add in more to fix it.

    How to I fix my soupy pasta?

    If your pasta comes out looking too soupy, simply let it cook uncovered until the liquid is reduced.

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    Storage

    • Make ahead- This recipe can be made 1 day in before needed and stored in the fridge. When you are ready to serve, heat in the microwave, instant pot or stovetop.
    • Refrigerate- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    • Freeze- This is not recommended because pasta does not thaw well.
    • Reheat- Use the microwave to reheat the meal or heat over the stovetop.

    More one pot pasta recipes

    • One Pot Bacon Pasta
    • One Pot Garlic Chicken Pasta
    • One Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta
    • One Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe
    • One Pot Sesame Noodles

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    One Pot Italian Sausage Pasta in Black Pot- Overhead Shot.

    One Pot Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe

    Abeer
    Quick and easy one pot Italian sausage pasta recipe, made with simple ingredients on stovetop. This 30 minute weeknight meal is rich, creamy and packed with cheese. 
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 4 People
    Calories 1060 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoon Oil
    • 1 pound Italian sausage Cut into half inch slices
    • 1 cup Onion Finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoon Garlic Finely minced
    • 2 cans Diced tomatoes 14.5 oz. cans
    • 1 jar Pasta sauce 24 oz. jar
    • ¾ cup Green peppers Cut into thin slices
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • Salt To taste
    • Pepper To taste
    • 1.5 cups Water
    • 1 box Penne pasta Uncooked, 1 pound box
    • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese Shredded

    Instructions
     

    • Heat oil in a nonstick pot on medium high heat.

    • Add sausage and cook until light brown.
    • Add onion, garlic and saute until golden brown. 
    • Add diced tomatoes, pasta sauce, green peppers Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, water, penne pasta and mix everything together. 
    • Cover and bring to a boil. Then, lower the heat to medium low. Let it simmer covered for about 20 minutes or until pasta is fully cooked.
    • Stir occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking to the pot. 
    • Remove from heat and add cheese. Mix until cheese is fully melted. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Read all my tips above.
    • Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1060kcalCarbohydrates: 109gProtein: 41gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 1930mgPotassium: 1631mgFiber: 9gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 1270IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 7.1mg

    An automated tool is used to calculate the nutritional information. As such, I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information provided for any recipe on this site.

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    Comments

    1. Alli says

      August 15, 2018 at 5:37 pm

      Everything about this has my stomach growling. I need this in my life like now. 5 stars

      Reply
    2. Carrian says

      August 15, 2018 at 7:47 pm

      You can't beat the clean up of a one pot meal!!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Erin says

      August 15, 2018 at 10:28 pm

      Looks so perfect! Definitely a must try! Must try this!5 stars

      Reply
    4. Jamielyn says

      August 16, 2018 at 8:20 am

      This looks DELICIOUS! Love one pot meals, especially when school starts back up!5 stars

      Reply

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