An EASY comfort food recipe that's loaded with Italian flavors, ready in 20 minutes, made in ONE pot, and a family favorite!! No need to boil the pasta separately to save time and dishes!!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: 30-Minute Meals
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: italian sausage and pasta recipes, Italian sausage pasta, one pot sausage pasta, one pot tomato basil pasta, sausage penne pasta, spicy sausage pasta, sweet italian sausage pasta
Servings: 6
Calories: 476kcal
Author: Averie Sunshine
Ingredients
1poundItalian sausagecasings removed (I used hot but sweet Italian sausage may be substituted)
2 to 4tablespoonsolive oilas desired
3 to 5clovesgarlicfinely minced or pressed
1teaspoonoreganooptional
one 14.5-ounce can petite diced tomatoesI used Hunt's no-salt added, tomato basil oregano flavor
2 ½cupswater
2cupspenne pastaanother small-shaped pasta may be substituted
¼cupsour cream
⅔ to ¾cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheese
½cuploosely packed fresh basilchiffonaded
freshly ground black pepperto taste if desired
Instructions
To a large skillet at least 4-inches deep or large pot, add the sausage, 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil if desired, and brown sausage over medium high heat. Crumble sausage as it cooks; do not drain.
Add the garlic, optional oregano, stir, and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant; stir nearly constantly.
Add the tomatoes, water, pasta, stir, cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to medium low, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until pasta is al dente and the water has incorporated. Stir once midway through cooking, paying attention to the pasta on the bottom of the skillet so it doesn't stick (this is why I recommend olive oil, even with sausage).
Turn off the heat, add the sour cream, and stir to combine.
Add the Parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
Add the basil, pepper if desired (I didn't need to add salt), and stir to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
Storage: Recipe will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.