One-Pot Tomato and Sausage Pasta with Garlic Bread

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

A hearty, no-fuss pasta dish simmered with Italian sausage, tomatoes, and herbs, served with a simple garlic-buttered baguette for a complete meal. This Italian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs penne pasta, olive oil, Italian sausage 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.

Ingredients

• 8 oz penne pasta
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 lb, casings removed Italian sausage
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil
• 2 slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces baguette

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 lb Italian sausage and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through, breaking into small pieces with a spoon.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 can crushed tomatoes, 1/2 cup vegetable broth, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
4. Step 4: Add 8 oz penne pasta to the pot, stirring to submerge. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and sauce thickens.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil. Toast 2 baguette slices (cut into 1/2-inch pieces) in a 375°F oven for 5 minutes until golden. Serve pasta with garlic bread.