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One-Pot Smoked Sausage Pasta

This one-pot smoked sausage pasta is a hearty, creamy dish with tender pasta, savory sausage, and cheesy tomato sauce—easy to make and clean up.
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Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds smoked sausage sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 12 ounces diced tomatoes undrained
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces dry whole wheat bow tie pasta
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Slice the smoked sausage into small pieces and set it aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a big pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sausage. Cook for about 6–8 minutes, stirring now and then, until the onion softens and the sausage starts to brown.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until it smells nice. Don’t let it burn.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), heavy cream, and black pepper. Stir everything together.
  • Add the dry bow tie pasta and stir to make sure it’s covered with liquid. Bring to a gentle boil, then turn the heat down.
  • Cover the pot and let it simmer for 15–20 minutes. Stir now and then. It’s ready when the pasta is soft and most of the liquid is gone.
  • Take the pot off the heat. Stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese until it melts and makes the sauce creamy.
  • Spoon it into bowls while it’s hot. Sprinkle more cheese on top.