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One Pot Italian Sausage and Peppers Pasta

A delicious, hearty pasta dish combining ground Italian sausage, peppers, and rich tomato sauce, prepared in just one pot for easy cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage Use high-quality sausage for best flavor.
  • 1 cup chopped onion About 1 medium onion.
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 3 cups chicken broth Or more as needed.
  • 12 oz tomato basil pasta sauce Half of a 24-oz jar.
  • 1 cup half-and-half Fat free if desired; or heavy cream; or evaporated milk.
  • 12 oz penne pasta Uncooked.
  • 1 jar roasted red peppers 12-oz jar, drained and diced.
  • 2 oz cream cheese 1/4 of a Philly brick.
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese For added creaminess.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large, deep skillet or wide pot, add the ground Italian sausage, chopped onion, and minced garlic.
  2. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking up the sausage as it cooks until browned and the onion becomes translucent.
Cooking
  1. Add chicken broth, tomato basil pasta sauce, and half-and-half to the pot. Stir well to combine and bring to a rapid boil.
  2. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in the uncooked penne pasta and diced roasted red peppers.
  3. Let the mixture simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Cover the pot with a lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking, checking and stirring every few minutes, until the pasta is cooked to desired doneness.
Finishing
  1. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the cream cheese and grated parmesan cheese.
  2. Allow the cheeses to melt into the pasta for 1-2 minutes, then serve warm.

Notes

Serve with fresh herbs, salad, or crusty bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge or 2-3 months in the freezer.