Weeknight cooking is centered on the idea of simplicity while still being packed with flavor. You shouldn’t have to slave over the stove all day to make a delicious family meal. One pan meals are always a great way to build flavor because when you cook it all together you get a cohesive final dish. This particular recipe for #OnePan Cheesy Sausage Pasta checks all the boxes – it’s simple and flavorful.
One key factor in the success of a recipe like this is having the right equipment. I can honestly say that I would be lost without my LivWell Everyday Pan with lid. I use it at least 3 meals a week, as it is just so versatile. You can make one pan pasta or rice dishes in it. You can use it for frying, you can use it for sauting, you can use it for sauces.
I have listed medium shell pasta for the type of pasta, which really is just what I had to hand on the day I created this recipe. You can really use any short pasta – elbows, penne, cavattapi, spirals, etc. You may need to adjust the liquid content if you use a thicker pasta. I have also listed cheddar cheese – you can do milk, medium or sharp. You could also take this a different direction and use a milder cheese like mozzarella or you could give it a kick with some pepper jack cheese.
Since you have your protein, starch and veg all in the pan, you aren’t really going to anything on the side. You could add a cheese toast or maybe a simple green salad. This pasta also makes for a great next day lunch, as it reheats really well.
Now Let’s Get Cookin’!
#OnePan Cheesy Sausage Pasta
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Oil
- ½ Yellow Onion fine chopped
- 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
- 2 lb Smoked Sausage halved and cut into ½inch pieces
- 1 lb Medium Pasta Shells or any short pasta
- 2 cups Beef Broth
- 2 cups Milk
- 2 cups Broccoli rough chopped
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Ground Mustard
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
Instructions
- In your largest saute pan over medium high heat, add oil, onions and garlic. Saute about 3 minutes then add sausage chunks. Cook for about 5 minutes. Then reduce heat to medium.
- Add pasta, milk, chicken broth, broccoli and seasonings. Add enough eater to fully submerge everything. Bring just to a bubble, then cover pan and let cook for 20 minutes.
- Remove lid and add heavy cream and cheese. Stir until fully combined. Let cook another 5 minutes. Then let rest away from heat for 5 minutes before serving (sauce will thicken up.)
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Oh boy this sounds so good! Pinned 📌
Thanks bunches for sharing with Sweet Tea & Friends this month dear friend.
xo
YUM!!!!! My kids would devour this meal. It has all of their favourite things.
This sounds delicious!!!
This recipe looks absolutely delicious! The sauce looks like it has so much flavor. I am excited to try this one very soon. Thank you for sharing. #SSPS
This sounds so good. Pinned 📌