One Pot Penne Pasta Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
482 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
One Pot Penne Pasta Recipe
Description
One Pot Penne Pasta Recipe brings together smoked sausage, diced onions, minced garlic, and sliced mushrooms sautéed until the onions soften. Uncooked penne pasta and chicken stock are added along with undrained roasted red bell peppers, allowing the pasta to absorb the flavorful liquids as it simmers covered. After the pasta reaches your preferred tenderness, cheeses including Monterey Jack and Parmesan are stirred in, melting smoothly into the sauce. Finally, fresh spinach is folded in until wilted, providing a tender, leafy contrast.
The dish balances smoky and savory notes from the sausage with the earthiness of mushrooms and sweetness from the roasted peppers. The cheeses create a creamy texture coating each piece of pasta while the spinach adds freshness and color. Cooking all ingredients within one pot not only reduces washing up but helps flavors meld during cooking.
This dish serves well as a standalone meal and pairs with a simple side salad or crusty bread for a complete dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound smoked sausage cut into bite sized slices
- 1/2 /2 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup mushroom sliced
- 3 cups penne pasta uncooked
- 2 cups chicken stock or broth
- 1 (10-ounce) jar red bell pepper undrained, roasted
- 2 cups Monterey jack cheese
- 1/2 /2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 2 cups spinach
Instructions
- Add sausage, onions, garlic, and mushrooms to a medium pot over medium heat. Cook until onions are slightly tender, stirring often. Add in penne pasta, chicken stock, roasted red peppers, along with the liquid from the jar. Stir to combine and cover for about 5-8 minutes. Remove lid, stir and continue to cook until penne pasta is al dente or at the amount of tenderness you prefer.
- Stir in the cheeses and fresh spinach until well combined and the spinach is tender. Serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 482 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 482kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 822mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 265IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 302mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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