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One Pot Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe

This One Pot Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe is an irresistibly easy dinner and packed with incredible flavor! Al dente pasta and Italian sausage are smothered in a creamy tomato sauce. It's a hearty one pot dinner the whole family will love, even the picky eaters.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 396 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , American

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 shallots minced, or use regular onion
  • 1 28 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)
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  1. 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.
  2. Cook and crumble the meat, using a flat wooden spoon or meat chopper, until it’s fully cooked. About 7-10 minutes.
  3. Add tomatoes, oregano, and garlic powder, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. 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.
  5. Add the half and half and grated parmesan and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. 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

  • Gluten-Free One Pot Creamy Sausage Pasta
  • Substitute gluten-free pasta for regular pasta, my favorite brand is Tinkyada (no mushy gluten-free pasta for me) or Trader Joe's GF pasta's. Make sure your sausage and seasonings are gluten-free.
  • Storage Tips
  • Freeze after cooling in an airtight container up to 3 months. While the cream may get a curdled appearance after freezing, it doesn't impact the flavor and taste. When reheating, follow make-ahead instructions.
  • Transfer cooled pasta to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for 3-5 days. Then, reheat it in the microwave on the stove when you're ready to serve it again! Add a splash of cream, water or chicken broth.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 396kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 630mg (26%) Potassium 280mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 249IU (5%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 135mg (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6-8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 396

% 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.