Description
Comfort meets convenience in this mouthwatering One Pot Pizza Pasta that combines classic Italian flavors with weeknight ease. Cheese-laden and packed with pepperoni, this hearty dish delivers maximum satisfaction with minimal cleanup, making dinner a delightful experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1/2 pound short pasta like rotini
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Vegetables:
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, any kind, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Sauce & Seasonings:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) tomato paste (about 1/3 cup)
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
- 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, sear sausage over medium heat, systematically breaking it into bite-sized morsels until golden brown and caramelized.
- Incorporate diced onion, green peppers, and mushrooms into the sausage, sautéing for approximately 5 minutes until vegetables soften and release their aromatic essence.
- Introduce tomato paste, red pepper flakes, oregano, and minced garlic, stirring meticulously to ensure every ingredient is coated, allowing spices to bloom and intensify for roughly 1 minute.
- Fold pasta and chicken broth into the mixture, elevating heat to high and bringing contents to a vigorous boil, then reduce to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 14-16 minutes, intermittently stirring to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking. Adjust liquid if needed, adding water or broth to create a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Eliminate heat source, fold in cheese, and season with salt. Embellish with additional red pepper flakes and freshly grated parmesan for enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Customize Protein Swap out sausage for ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles to suit different dietary preferences.
- Control Spice Adjust red pepper flakes based on heat tolerance, starting with a pinch and gradually increasing for desired kick.
- Veggie Flexibility Experiment with additional vegetables like zucchini, spinach, or bell peppers to boost nutritional value and add color.
- Cheese Options Use dairy-free cheese alternatives or nutritional yeast for vegan versions, maintaining creamy texture and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg