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One-Pot Pasta with Italian Sausage

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Italian sausage mild or spicy, casings removed
  • 12 oz rotini or penne pasta
  • 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook sausage in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high 5-7 minutes, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through.
  2. Cook onion and pepper 3-4 minutes until softened, then garlic 1 minute more.
  3. Stir in Italian seasoning and optional pepper flakes; add tomatoes and broth and bring to a boil.
  4. Stir in pasta; reduce heat to medium and simmer 12-14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.
  5. Season with salt and pepper; sprinkle with mozzarella and cover 2 minutes to melt. Garnish with fresh parsley; serve hot.