Y'all know I love a one-pot meal and I mean a TRUE one pot.... not a recipe that calls for cooked pasta because you KNOW that used an extra pot and a strainer ;) This was a big ol' hit at my house and was so simple and easy but really really flavorful and different than a traditional marinara which was a fun twist. Did I mention that I love that it's one pot?!?!?! If you're into one pot meals as much as I am check it out below...
What You'll Need...
- olive oil
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- salt and pepper
- 1 lb sausage
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 16 oz marinara sauce
- 3/8 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz penne (or other short pasta, farfalle would be great)
- 3 cups water + another littl ebit
- grated parm (1/2 cup or so)
- basil (fresh or dried)
What You'll Do...
Step 1 - Dice your veggies and cook them for 6-8 mins in some olive oil. Add in the sausage and garlic and cook until crumbly and done.
Step 2 - Pour in the chicken broth, scrape the bottom of your pan to get the good good bits off the bottom
Step 3 - Add in the marinara, 3 cups water, uncooked pasta and a bit of basil. Get it boiling and then cook it about 15 minutes or until the pasta is done. You can add in a bit of water as it cooks. Make sure you stir it a few times to keep the pasta from sticking to the bottom.
Step 4 - Pour in the cream and 1/4 to 1/2 cup parmesan, heat through. Remove from the heat and let it sit about 5 mins to thicken up a bit.
***NOTES***
The flavor on this was SO GOOD! The original recipe called for fresh basil which would have made it better, but I forgot it so dried worked out just fine for me. It also called for red pepper flakes which I omitted but would also be phenomenal if your kids like that.
Next time I make this my plan is to add the whole jar of sauce and entire box of pasta. I just don't see how it wouldn't be totally fine. I'll probably add a bit more cream and cheese as well but, again, I don't think it could go wrong.
Happy Wednesday, friends!!!
Sounds so delicious- especially since it is super windy and bitterly cold here today!
ReplyDeleteYum! Thanks for sharing. This somewhat reminds me of The Buy Guide's sausage pasta, though, theirs is more of a 2 pot and strainer situation. But, I HIGHLY recommend if you haven't tried. That pasta and your southwest chicken bowls have been on HEAVY rotation for me the past few years. https://thebuyguide.com/recipe/sausage-pasta/
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