One-Pot Italian Sausage Penne with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

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A comforting one-pot pasta dish combining spicy Italian sausage with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes and creamy Parmesan. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Italian sausage links, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, casings removed Italian sausage links
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 pint (about 2 cups), halved cherry tomatoes
12 oz penne pasta
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup, plus extra for serving grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz Italian sausage (casings removed) and break apart with a spoon, cooking for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the sausage and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Stir in 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes until they begin to soften and release juices.
Step 4: Pour in 3 cups low sodium chicken broth and add 12 oz dry penne pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
Step 5: Uncover and stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream, 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook uncovered for 2 minutes, stirring, until sauce thickens and coats the pasta.
Step 6: Remove from heat and fold in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on top.