One Pot Sausage and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta

$5.58 recipe / $1.40 serving
by Beth - Budget Bytes
4.83 from 69 votes
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Stop everything and listen closely. I’ve been making new recipes every week for over seven years and can honestly say this One Pot Sausage and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta is one of the best things I’ve ever made. I fully intend to make a second batch tomorrow, or whatever day my leftovers run out. Hopefully that’s not before tomorrow, but I’m not making any promises.

Close up of One Pot Sausage and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta in the skillet

Why I Love this One Pot Pasta

Why is this pasta so great? Well, I was able to use a bunch of things that I already have in my pantry, freezer, and fridge. In fact, the only thing I bought for this was the sausage, and that’s something I often DO have in my freezer (because I usually use half pound at a time). In other words, this is a GREAT last-minute “pantry” dinner.

Second, because it’s “one pot” style, there’s barely any clean up and a LOT of flavor. Not one drop of goodness is lost because everything cooks together. And lastly, it’s a very well rounded meal. Vegetables, pasta, meat, it’s all there! #win

Tips for One Pot Pasta Success

Some people find this “one pot” style of cooking pasta a little tricky, so let me give you a few pointers.

  1. You need to use a thick bottomed pot or skillet so that it heats evenly.
  2. The amount of water or broth you will need will vary with the size and shape of pasta that you use. As you near the end of the cooking time, take note of the amount of liquid in the bottom of the skillet. If there is still a lot of liquid, let it simmer for the last 2-3 minutes without the lid to allow for evaporation (don’t drain it). If the liquid all gets absorbed before the pasta is tender, simply add a little water.
  3. Make sure the heat under the skillet is set to the lowest temperature that maintains a steady simmer in the broth. If it stops simmering it will not cook the pasta. If it boils or simmers too hard the whole time it can dry up and the bottom can scorch. Feel it out. It gets easier every time, just like riding a bike.

You ready for this?

Close up of a bowl full of One Pot Sausage and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta with a fork in the side

This shape of pasta is called campanelle. So pretty, right?? 

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One Pot Sausage and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta

4.83 from 69 votes
This One Pot Sausage and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta cooks quickly and in one skillet so that no flavor is lost! Make dinner fast, easy, and delicious.
This One Pot Sausage and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta cooks quickly and in one skillet so that no flavor is lost! Make dinner fast, easy, and delicious. BudgetBytes.com
Servings 4
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Total 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 oz sweet Italian sausage ($2.00)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil ($0.13)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced ($0.16)
  • 1/2 lb frozen broccoli florets ($0.85)
  • 2 cups chicken broth* ($0.28)
  • 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes ($1.00)
  • 8 oz pasta (any small shape**) ($0.80)
  • Pinch of red pepper (optional) ($0.02)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan ($0.41)
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Instructions 

  • Add the olive oil and sausage to the skillet and cook over medium heat until browned. If using links, cook them until browned on the outside and firm enough to slice, then slice into medallions, return to the skillet, and brown on both sides. Transfer the cooked sausage to a clean bowl and drain off all but about 1 Tbsp fat from the skillet.
  • Add the minced garlic and frozen broccoli florets to the skillet. Sauté over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, or just until the broccoli is bright green and no longer frozen. Transfer the broccoli florets to the bowl with the sausage.
  • Add the chicken broth to the skillet and stir or whisk to dissolve the browned bits off the bottom of the skillet. Slice the sun dried tomatoes into strips and add them to the broth with the pasta and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Stir, place a lid on top, and turn the heat up to medium high. When the broth begins to boil, give the skillet a quick stir, replace the lid, and turn the heat down to low or just above low so that the broth maintains a simmer.
  • Simmer the pasta and sun dried tomatoes for about 7 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. If the pasta becomes tender before all the broth has been absorbed, simply let it simmer for the last couple of minutes without the lid.
  • Once the pasta is tender and only a small amount of thickened liquid remains in the bottom of the skillet, add the cooked sausage and broccoli back to the pasta. Stir to combine and sprinkle the grated Parmesan over top. Serve immediately.

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Notes

*I use Better Than Bouillon concentrate to make my broth.
**The pasta shape I used is called “flowers” and is made by DaVinci.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 479.48kcalCarbohydrates: 52.3gProtein: 19.93gFat: 21.63gSodium: 912.95mgFiber: 3.95g
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Overhead shot of One Pot Sausage and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta in the skillet with Parmesan sprinkled over top

How to Make Sausage One Pot Pasta – Step by Step Photos

Browned Sausage Slices in the skillet

Begin by browning 1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage in a skillet with 1 Tbsp olive oil, over medium heat. You can use ground sausage or links. If using links, brown them whole until they are firm enough to slice, then slice into medallions, return them to the skillet, and brown them on both sides. Once the sausage is browned and cooked through, transfer it to a clean bowl and drain off all but about 1 Tbsp of the fat from the skillet.

Broccoli and Garlic cooked in skillet

Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1/2 lb. frozen broccoli florets to the skillet. Continue to sauté over medium until the broccoli is bright green and no longer frozen (3-5 minutes, do not over cook). Transfer the broccoli to the bowl with the sausage.

Add Broth, Pasta, and Sun Dried Tomatoes to the skillet

Next, add 2 cups chicken broth to the skillet and stir or whisk it to dissolve the browned bits off the bottom. Add 8oz. dry pasta (any small-ish shape), about 1/3 cup sliced sun dried tomatoes, and a pinch of red pepper flakes (optional). Stir everything together, place a lid on the skillet, and turn the heat up to medium-high. Allow the broth to come up to a boil, then give it a quick stir, replace the lid, and turn the heat down to low or just above low (the lowest temperature needed to maintain a simmer).

Simmered Pasta and Tomatoes in skillet

Stir the pasta every couple of minutes, replacing the lid quickly each time to maintain the simmer, until the pasta is tender (about 7 minutes). If there is still too much liquid when the pasta is tender, let it simmer for a minute or two without the lid.

Thickened Sauce in the bottom of the skillet

There should be SOME thickened liquid in the bottom of the skillet. This is concentrated flavor that will coat the sausage and broccoli once they’re added back in.

Stir sausage and broccoli back into skillet

Finally, stir the cooked sausage and broccoli back into the simmered pasta. You can either sprinkle the Parmesan over the pasta in the skillet and stir it all together, or sprinkle a tablespoon or so over each bowl.

Finished One Pot Sausage and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta in the skillet

And that’s all it takes to make some of the most amazing pasta you’ve ever had in your life.

A bowl of One Pot Sausage and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta with a fork on the side

Seriously. 🤤

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  1. As it is close to -40 here today, I didn’t feel like going grocery shopping so I looked in my Freezer to see what I had and went on BudgetBytes to see what recipes matched my ingredients. This recipe matched, excepted I didn’t have any parmesan cheese. It ended up delicious. Will defiantly make again.

  2. I made this in an abbreviated way: asparagus instead of broc cuz that’s what I had and a wee bit if garlic powder instead of minced (ran out). Didn’t have sweet sausage and used kielbasa instead. My man and I enjoyed this very much. Thank you. I would use a stiffer pasta next time; used egg noodles cuz that’s what I had. Would do it again.