Ingredients
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Gathering ingredients is half the fun! Here’s what you will need for your One-Pot Smoked Sausage Pasta:
- 12 ounces of your favorite pasta (penne or rotini work great)
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced (chicken or turkey sausage works well too)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Mozzarella or Parmesan)
Feel free to customize this recipe! You can add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition. Cooking should be fun, and improvisation is part of the joy!
Instructions
- Sauté the sliced smoked sausage in a large pot over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate diced tomatoes (with juice) and chicken broth, stirring in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the pasta. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover, cooking until pasta is al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted and gooey before serving.
Notes
- Customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat-based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg