Description

Busy weeknights just got easier with this One Pot Italian Sausage Pasta! It’s fast, flavorful, and perfect for the whole family.

Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 10 ounces mild Italian sausage (ground)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 cups water
  • 12 ounces pasta (such as casarecce or penne)
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 5-6 leaves basil (thinly sliced)
Instructions

  1. In a large pot with a lid, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it apart as it browns.

  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Then, add in the crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and dried oregano. Simmer for 8-10 minutes to let the flavors develop.

  3. Stir in the water and 12 ounces of pasta. Bring to a boil, stirring often to prevent sticking. Cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 6-8 minutes.

    Every minute or two remove the lid and stir to prevent sticking.

  4. Uncover, stir, and continue cooking for another 5-6 minutes, or until the pasta is tender. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Enjoy!

    If you would like a thinner sauce, add a little more water after removing the lid.
Note
  • Use mild, hot, or sweet Italian sausage (ground or sliced links).
  • Crushed tomatoes create a rich sauce, but tomato or pasta sauce works too.
  • Short pasta like penne or casarecce holds sauce best, but any will do.
  • For fresh basil, swap with dried basil or Italian seasoning if needed.
Read it online: https://simplyscratchmade.com/recipe/one-pot-italian-sausage-pasta/

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