One Pot Italian Sausage Pasta
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
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon pepper
- pinch red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 cups water
- 12 ounces pasta such as casarecce or penne
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 5-6 leaves basil thinly sliced
I always use Kosher salt in my kitchen! If using table salt, start with half the amount and adjust to taste, as it is much "saltier" by volume.
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
Notes
- 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.
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