Weeknight • Pasta
Creamy Tomato Sausage Pasta Skillet
This incredibly satisfying skillet pasta combines savory sausage with a rich, creamy tomato sauce and al dente pasta in one pan.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Level
- Weeknight
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Forget multiple pots and pans! This Creamy Tomato Sausage Pasta Skillet is here to make your weeknight dinner dreams come true. It's hearty, comforting, and cooks entirely in one skillet, meaning less cleanup and more time to enjoy your delicious meal. Get ready for a new family favorite!
Ingredients
Yield: 4 servings
Main
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot), casings removed
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz short pasta (such as penne, rotini, or farfalle)
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Preparation
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease if desired.
Step 2
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using), and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Step 3
Pour in the diced tomatoes (undrained), tomato sauce, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Step 4
Add the uncooked pasta to the skillet, stirring to submerge it in the liquid. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Step 5
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
Step 6
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot with extra Parmesan cheese on the side. Enjoy your comforting one-pan pasta!
Tips
- Don't skip stirring the pasta occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- If the sauce gets too thick before the pasta is cooked, add a splash more broth or water.
- Feel free to add a handful of fresh spinach during the last few minutes of cooking for added greens.
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