One Pot Italian Sausage Pasta
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4.5
One Pot Italian Sausage Pasta
Description
This One Pot Italian Sausage Pasta recipe begins by browning Italian sausage (with casings removed) in a deep skillet or pot along with olive oil if desired. Minced garlic and optional oregano are added and cooked until fragrant. Then diced tomatoes, water, and penne pasta are combined and simmered covered on medium-low heat until pasta is al dente and the liquid is absorbed into the sauce, integrating flavors.
After turning off the heat, sour cream is stirred in for creaminess, followed by freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chiffonaded fresh basil, adding a fresh aromatic element. Black pepper is added to taste for mild spice. The result is a creamy, savory pasta with tender sausage chunks and a slightly tangy tomato base, all made conveniently in one pot.
The dish serves well hot immediately after cooking, providing a comforting meal with a blend of herbaceous and cheesy notes balanced by a rich tomato sauce.
The recipe stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days or can be frozen for several months. Reheat gently to preserve texture.
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
- diced tomato I used Hunt's no-salt added, tomato basil oregano flavor, one 14.5-ounce can, petite diced
- 2 ½ cups water
- 2 cups penne pasta another small-shaped pasta may be substituted
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ⅔ to ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- ½ cup basil chiffonaded, loosely packed fresh
- black pepper to taste if desired, freshly ground
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.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for 3-4 months.
- Reheat using a microwave in short increments to maintain texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 511 kcal
% 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.
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