Description
A comforting one-pan meal featuring Italian sausage, pasta, and vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (or turkey sausage, chicken sausage, or plant-based sausage)
- 8 ounces pasta (such as penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (or nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option)
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove the sausage and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and bell peppers. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juice), chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the pasta to the skillet. Reduce heat and let it simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
This dish is very forgiving; feel free to add leftover veggies or make it meatless by omitting the sausage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Sausage Pasta, One-Pan Meal, Weeknight Dinner, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe