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Sausage Pasta Skillet

A comforting, creamy one-pan sausage and pasta dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 610
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb Italian sausage sweet or spicy
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups uncooked pasta short pasta
  • 0.5 cup parmesan grated
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
  3. Stir in diced onion and cook until softened.
  4. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  5. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour in tomato sauce and stir to combine.
  7. Add chicken broth and uncooked pasta. Stir well.
  8. Cover and simmer 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Add heavy cream and simmer uncovered 2–3 minutes.
  10. Stir in parmesan until sauce thickens.
  11. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Add red pepper flakes for heat or spinach for extra vegetables.