One-Pot Spicy Sausage Pasta: A Delicious Twist on Dinner
Discover a new favorite with this One-Pot Spicy Sausage Pasta recipe! Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it's perfect for any night of the week.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs Italian Sausage spicy or mild, according to taste
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 cup Red Bell Peppers diced
- 2 cups Chicken Stock low sodium preferred
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes 15 oz, undrained
- 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional, for heat
- 1 lb Penne Pasta
- 1.5 cups Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook the sausage: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the sausage until browned. Remove excess fat.
- Add garlic and peppers: Stir in minced garlic and diced red bell peppers, cooking for about 2 minutes.
- Build the base: Pour in chicken stock and canned tomatoes. Add crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Cook the pasta: Add penne pasta to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer until pasta is just cooked.
- Finish and serve: Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning and serve warm.
Notes
For a creamier texture, add a splash of heavy cream before serving. Adjust spices according to taste preference.