One Pot Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 -8 servings
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Calories
396 kcal
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Course
Main Course
One Pot Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by removing sausage from casings and browning it with minced shallots in olive oil until fully cooked and crumbled. Canned diced tomatoes, oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes are added and simmered to develop flavor. Pasta is cooked either separately or in the same pot by adding water or broth and simmering until al dente, with occasional stirring to prevent sticking. After pasta is cooked, half and half and grated parmesan cheese are incorporated and cooked briefly to meld the sauce, then fresh basil is stirred in. Seasoned simply with salt and pepper, this dish captures creamy and savory components in a single pot meal, combining Italian sausage’s hearty richness with a smooth sauce coating the pasta uniformly.
The method emphasizes versatility in pasta cooking and offers options for gluten-free pasta substitution and freezing leftovers. Storage notes mention that freezing may cause slight curdling in the cream, which does not affect taste, and reheating is best done with added liquid to maintain texture. Refrigerated leftovers keep well for several days and reheat easily in stove or microwave.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces pasta penne pasta or your favorite ridged pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½-1 pound Italian sausage links or bulk sausage, hot or mild Italian sausage
- 2 medium shallot minced, or use regular onion
- 1 ounce diced tomatoes canned, quality tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder `
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup parmesan grated
- 1 tablespoon basil fresh, chopped
Optional if cooking pasta in same pot or skillet
- 3-4 cups water or chicken broth
Instructions
One Pot Italian Sausage Pasta (made in one pot)
- Remove sausage from the casings if using links. In a large saucepan or deep skillet over medium-high heat add the olive oil, add sausage and shallot.
- Cook and crumble the meat, using a flat wooden spoon or meat chopper, until it’s fully cooked. About 7-10 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, oregano, and garlic powder, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions, or if desired, cook the pasta along with the sauce in the pot, by adding 3 cups of water or chicken broth. Cook according to pasta time on package. Pushing pasta down into the liquid. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer between 13-15 minutes, until al dente. Stirring every 5 minutes or so to keep from sticking, adding a little more water/broth if pasta is not submerged.
- Add the half and half and grated parmesan and cook for 5 minutes.
- If you didn’t cook your pasta in the same pot, then add the cooked pasta, mix to coat the pasta with the sauce and you are ready to serve. Garnish with fresh basil and more grated parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta to make this dish gluten-free; recommended brands include Tinkyada or Trader Joe's gluten-free pasta.
- Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days; reheat with added cream, water, or broth to maintain sauce consistency.
- Freeze leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 months; cream may appear curdled after freezing but flavor is unaffected.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6-8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 396 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 396kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 630mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 249IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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