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One-Pot Spicy Sausage Pasta

One-Pot Spicy Sausage Pasta: Flavorful Comfort in 30 Minutes

Enjoy this One-Pot Spicy Sausage Pasta recipe, a quick and delicious option for your weeknight meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or any cooking oil
  • 12 ounces Andouille Sausage can substitute with any spicy sausage or kielbasa
  • 1 medium Red Onion or yellow/white onion
  • 15 ounces Tomato Sauce or canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 2 medium Jalapeños deseed for less spice
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Uncooked Penne Pasta or other pasta shapes
For Creaminess
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese or sour cream/Greek yogurt as substitute
For Seasoning
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sauté the sausage and onion: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced andouille sausage and diced red onion. Cook for 5-6 minutes until sausage is browned and onion is translucent.
  2. Build the sauce: Add tomato sauce, chicken broth, and sliced jalapeños. Increase heat to bring mixture to a boil.
  3. Cook the pasta: Once boiling, add uncooked penne and stir to submerge. Reduce heat to simmer and cover. Cook for about 10 minutes until pasta is tender.
  4. Incorporate the creaminess: Lower heat and stir in cream cheese. Stir for 2-3 minutes until melted and blended.
  5. Season and serve: Taste and adjust with kosher salt and black pepper. Serve hot, garnished as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Leftovers taste amazing and can be easily reheated. For best results, reheat on the stove with a splash of chicken broth or water.

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