Sausage Pasta Skillet: Easy Comfort Food for Busy Weeknights
A quick and delicious sausage pasta skillet recipe that brings comfort food to your table in no time.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until the sausage is browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and cover until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 milligrams
Keywords: Sausage Pasta Skillet, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food