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Sausage Pasta Skillet

A creamy, savory one-pan pasta dish made with Italian sausage, tender pasta, and a rich tomato-cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian-American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Italian sausage mild or spicy
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups uncooked short pasta penne, rotini, farfalle
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Italian blend
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup spinach or basil optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Chef knife

Method
 

  1. Brown the sausage in olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  4. Add seasoning, tomatoes, and chicken broth.
  5. Add pasta and simmer covered 10–12 minutes.
  6. Stir in cream and cheese.
  7. Add spinach or basil if using.
  8. Serve warm with parmesan.

Notes

Adjust consistency with extra broth if needed.