Description
One Pot Cheesy Sausage Pasta is a quick and delicious dinner that takes just minutes to prepare! This creamy, flavor-packed dish combines savory Italian sausage, tender pasta, and vibrant vegetables in one pot. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s sure to please the whole family with its irresistible taste and comforting aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 12 oz Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients for an organized cooking process.
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the sliced sausage until cooked through. Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add uncooked penne pasta and reduce heat to simmer until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Lower heat further, mix in cream cheese until melted smoothly into the sauce. Stir in shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese until gooey.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider incorporating spinach or swapping out sausage for chicken or plant-based alternatives. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat slowly on the stove or microwave with a splash of milk.