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One Pot Cheesy Sausage Pasta - Quick & Easy Dinner

This one-pot cheesy sausage pasta is the perfect easy dinner recipe! A rich, creamy sauce, flavorful sausage, and tender pasta come together in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: American
Keywords: cheesey potatoes easy recipe, chicken stirfry easy recipe, dinner recipes, easy recipes, easy recipes ninja creami, pasta easy recipes, recipes for dinner
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
  • 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in diced onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and diced tomatoes.
  5. Add pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Once pasta is tender, remove from heat and stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheese.
  8. Let sit for 2 minutes until cheese is melted, then garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

For a spicier kick, use andouille sausage. Swap heavy cream for half-and-half for a lighter version.