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One-pot penne pasta with tomatoes on a plate

One-Pot Pasta Family Dinner Under $10

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Italian sausage mild or spicy, casings removed
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Brown sausage in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high 5-7 minutes, breaking up with a wooden spoon.
  2. Cook onion 3 minutes until softened; add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add tomatoes with juices, broth, and Italian seasoning; bring to a boil.
  4. Stir in pasta; reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  5. Stir in spinach; cook 1-2 minutes until wilted.
  6. Off heat, stir in Parmesan; season with salt and pepper and serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.