Name: One-Pot Tomato & Sausage Pasta
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Olive oil; 400 g Mild Italian sausage; 1 medium, diced Yellow onion; 1 medium, diced Bell pepper; 2 cloves, minced Garlic; 1 can (796ml) Crushed tomatoes; 3 cups Chicken or vegetable broth; 300 g Penne or rigatoni pasta; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper; 2 tbsp, chopped (for garnish, optional) Fresh parsley

One-Pot Tomato & Sausage Pasta

A comforting Italian-inspired pasta dish with mild sausage and tomatoes, all cooked in one pot for minimal cleanup. Kids will love the familiar pasta and sausage combination.

Monday · Sep 14

25 min total

4 servings

Before you start Dice 1 onion and 1 bell pepper on Sunday night (5 min) to make Monday’s prep even faster. Use 1 can of crushed tomatoes.

Cooking instructions

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Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside, leaving a little fat in the pot.
Add diced onion and bell pepper to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Return sausage to the pot. Stir in crushed tomatoes, broth, pasta, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes. If desired, stir in a handful of fresh spinach (not listed as essential, but an easy addition) to wilt.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if using. Encourage kids to pick their favourite pieces.