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One Pot Cheesy Sausage Pasta cooked in a skillet with creamy sauce and sausage.

One Pot Cheesy Sausage Pasta

This comforting one-pot recipe features savory sausage, tender pasta, and a rich, cheesy tomato sauce, making it perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Italian sausage, ground
  • 12 oz Medium shell pasta
  • 14.5 oz Diced tomatoes, undrained (14.5 oz can)
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step by Step
  1. Brown the ground Italian sausage in a large pot or Dutch oven, then drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, then stir in the minced garlic until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the undrained diced tomatoes, chicken broth, uncooked pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until pasta is tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in the heavy cream, shredded cheddar, and mozzarella cheeses until melted and creamy.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

For a spicier kick, use hot Italian sausage or add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the seasonings. You can also substitute other pasta shapes like rotini or cavatappi.