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One-Pot Pasta with Italian Sausage

When you need serious comfort food without serious cleanup, this hearty pasta delivers! The Italian sausage creates the most incredible flavor base, and everything cooks together in one pot for maximum deliciousness and minimum dishes. Your family will think you spent hours on this one!
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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. In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Stir in the Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes (if using), then add the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
  4. Add the pasta to the pot and stir well. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 12-14 minutes until pasta is tender and sauce has thickened.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top, cover with a lid for 2 minutes to melt the cheese, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot!