One-Pot Penne Pasta
574kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound sweet Italian chicken sausage
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- 14.5 oz (1 can) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1¼ cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil (or use Italian seasoning) use more according to your liking
- ¼ cup grated parmesan or pecorino romano cheese (use more according to your liking)
Optional:
- 1 cup shredded or shaved mozzarella cheese (lightly packed)
- chopped parsley (to serve)
- salt and pepper (if needed)
- a pinch of red pepper flakes (or more if you love spicy)
Method
- Heat large skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook undisturbed for about 1 minute, then break apart with a spoon to crumble. Cook for about 2 minutes.
- Add onion, and butter. Cook and keep stirring for 4 minutes.
- Add garlic. Cook and keep stirring for 1 minute.
- Add dried basil or Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, diced tomatoes, broth, heavy cream, tomato sauce, and uncooked pasta into the skillet to stir to combine. Bring to a boil then lower the heat to a medium-low setting and cook 15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Adjust seasoning with salt/pepper or red pepper flakes if needed.Be sure to keep stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot every 3 minutes to prevent the food from sticking and burning. Turn off the heat.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese, and serve with additional cheese if needed.
- (Optional): Add shredded or shaved mozzarella cheese on top of the pasta. Let stand, covered for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition
Calories574kcalCarbohydrates26gProtein22gFat43gSaturated Fat20gCholesterol121mgSodium1149mgPotassium575mgFiber3gSugar5gVitamin A912IUVitamin C16mgCalcium216mgIron3mg