One-Pot Italian Sausage and Penne with Tomato Basil Sauce

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Hearty Italian sausage and penne pasta cooked together in a rich tomato basil sauce for an easy, comforting meal. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Italian sausage links, casings removed, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 600 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed) and cook, breaking up with a spoon, for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the sausage. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 28 oz crushed tomatoes and 2 cups chicken broth. Stir in 12 oz penne pasta, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 12-14 minutes until pasta is tender and sauce has thickened.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated. Serve immediately garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

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