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One Pot Italian Sausage Pasta
🇮🇹👏🏻 An EASY comfort food recipe that's loaded with Italian flavors, ready in 20 minutes, made in ONE pot, and a family favorite! No need to boil the pasta separately to save time and dishes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 511 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage casings removed (I used hot but sweet Italian sausage may be substituted)
- 2 to 4 tablespoons olive oil as desired
- 3 to 5 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
- 1 teaspoon oregano optional
- one 14.5-ounce can petite diced tomatoes I used Hunt's no-salt added, tomato basil oregano flavor
- 2 ½ cups water
- 2 cups penne pasta another small-shaped pasta may be substituted
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ⅔ to ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup loosely packed fresh basil chiffonaded
- freshly ground black pepper to taste if desired
Instructions
- To a large skillet at least 4-inches deep or large pot, add the sausage, 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil if desired, and brown sausage over medium high heat. Crumble sausage as it cooks; do not drain.
- Add the garlic, optional oregano, stir, and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant; stir nearly constantly.
- Add the tomatoes, water, pasta, stir, cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to medium low, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until pasta is al dente and the water has incorporated. Stir once midway through cooking, paying attention to the pasta on the bottom of the skillet so it doesn't stick (this is why I recommend olive oil, even with sausage).
- Turn off the heat, add the sour cream, and stir to combine.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
- Add the basil, pepper if desired (I didn't need to add salt), and stir to combine. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Storage: Recipe will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3-4 months. Reheat in the microwave for about 30 seconds, or as needed.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
511kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
758mg
(32%)
Potassium
318mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
162IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
140mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 511
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 511kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 758mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 318mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 162IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.