One Pot Smoked Sausage Pasta 🍝🔥
Ingredients:
- 1 pound Italian-style chicken sausage, sliced
- 12 ounces pasta (your choice, like penne or rotini)
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups spinach, fresh (or kale)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving, optional)
Instructions:
1. Start by heating olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add in the sliced Italian-style chicken sausage. Sauté until browned, for about 5-7 minutes. This will enhance the flavor and add a nice color to the sausage. Once adequately cooked, remove the sausage from the pot and set it aside.
2. In the same pot, add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Then, add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute, until fragrant.
3. Pour in the can of diced tomatoes along with their juices, and stir to combine. Add the vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika. Give everything a good stir to incorporate all the flavors.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the pasta of your choice. Stir thoroughly, ensuring the pasta is submerged in the liquid. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Cook according to the pasta package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes, until the pasta is al dente.
5. Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the fresh spinach (or kale) until wilted. Return the cooked sausage to the pot, stirring everything together. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
6. Serve hot in bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if using. Enjoy this quick and satisfying one-pot meal that packs tons of flavor and minimizes cleanup!