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One Pot Italian Sausage Pasta
One Pot Italian Sausage Pasta simmers Italian sausage, garlic, diced tomatoes, and penne pasta together in one skillet with water to create a cohesive dish that combines meat, sauce, and pasta in a single preparation. Finishing with sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil gives the dish a creamy texture and aromatic notes. This recipe offers a wholesome, hearty meal with minimal cleanup.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 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
- 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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
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.