One-Pot Spicy Sausage and Penne Pasta

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A hearty one-pot pasta dish with spicy Italian sausage and a rich tomato sauce that simmers to perfection. This Italian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Italian sausage, casings removed, olive oil, yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, 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: 25 min Serves 6 Italian cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 cup diced yellow onion and sauté for 4 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes and 3 cups chicken broth. Stir in 12 oz penne pasta, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves. Serve topped with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese for a savory finish.

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