Description
This One Pot beef Smoked Sausage Pasta is a creamy, savory dish made with smoked beef sausage, pasta, and cheddar cheese, all simmered together in one pot for easy cleanup. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this beginner-friendly recipe is quick, delicious, and full of flavor!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds smoked beef sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 12 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 8 ounces dry whole wheat bow tie pasta
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Slice the smoked beef sausage into bite-sized pieces. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sausage and chopped onions, cooking until the onions soften and the sausage is browned.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), heavy cream, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Add the dry pasta to the pot, ensuring it’s fully submerged in the sauce. Cover the pot and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking. Continue simmering until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve immediately with additional shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
Notes
- Stir the pasta occasionally while it simmers to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- For extra flavor, top with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme.
- You can also swap the sausage for a different protein, like chicken or turkey sausage, if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: 30-Minute Miracles, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
