One-Pot Tomato Basil Penne with Italian Sausage

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

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A hearty one-pot pasta dish combining spicy Italian sausage, penne pasta, and fresh basil in a vibrant tomato sauce. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Italian sausage links, penne pasta, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, casings removed Italian sausage links
12 oz penne pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium, diced yellow onion
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 can (14.5 oz), undrained diced tomatoes
3 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/3 cup, grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 12 oz Italian sausage (casings removed) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 2: Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot; sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant.
Step 3: Stir in 1 can (14.5 oz) undrained diced tomatoes, 3 cups chicken broth, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 4: Add 12 oz penne pasta to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 12-14 minutes until pasta is tender and most of the liquid has absorbed.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves and 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Let sit for 2 minutes before serving to thicken and meld flavors.