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September 25, 2019 By Quin 22 Comments

One-Pot Casarecce Pasta (With Video!)

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Whip up dinner in under 30 minutes with this super easy one-pot casarecce pasta; bursting with spicy Italian sausage, fire roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, and all the parmigiano-reggiano cheese that you can handle!

overhead shot of pasta in speckled bowl with fork

Ahhh…yet another recipe that’s a delightful blast from the past!

Your girl originally published this casarecce pasta recipe back in December 2016 and decided that it needed a nice little refresh just like I did with *this here* recipe. To be honest, it was quite a joy to go back and remake this old recipe. I got that giddy nerdy excited feeling all over again.

Not to mention, this one here is thee most popular pasta recipe on this website to date. That is, aside from my sausage and spinach stuffed shells, my chicken fettuccini with lemon cream sauce, and my veggie rigatoni recipes. All of them are so freakin’ delicious, y’all.

big pot of pasta with basil on top

So, needless to say, I’m happy to update this post for you. Let’s be honest for a minute, most of us humans have jobs, busy calendar-filled lives, families with little ones, school, and other things going on that limit the amount of time that we have to prepare a really good meal. Trust me, I feel you.

Even though I am a recipe developer, one would think I have great food around me 24/7. But the reality is some days I walk in the door from work and a good ole peanut butter and jelly sammich is all I have the strength to make, ha! Shhhh, that’s just between us, mmkay.

pasta noodles with fire roasted tomatoes and basil with fork

In comes this one-pot casarecce pasta though. Y’all, it’s most surely an all around winner for those days when you want something quick but hearty and tasty. I’m certain when I say that this is one everyone will love.

There are simple ingredients like dried casarecce pasta noodles, ground Italian sausage, fire roasted tomatoes, and fresh basil. Everything makes this one outstanding dish. Oh, shall we not forget the sprinkling of cheese, too!

small bowl of noodles on top of striped linen napkin

How To Make This Casarecce Pasta Recipe (Video)

  • In a large dutch oven or pot, heat olive oil over medium-low heat.
  • Then add chopped onions and garlic and sauté until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant.
  • Next, add in ground Italian sausage. With a wooden spoon, break up sausage into crumbles and continue to stir until all sausage is completely browned and cooked through.
bowl of pasta with fork and sausage, tomatoes, and basil

Tell Me A Little More…

You’ll then pour the broth into pot, stir, and then add in uncooked casarecce pasta. There is no need to separately cook pasta as the pasta cooks in the same pot with everything else. Let cook for about 15 minutes or until pasta noodles are cooked through. Most of the broth will be absorbed by the pasta but a bit will be left creating a delicious savory sauce combined with all the other ingredients!

Lastly add in fire roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, and cheese then give everything another stir. Serve in bowls, top with cheese, and enjoy!

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Until next time…love and butter,

Q.

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One-Pot Casarecce Pasta


★★★★★

4.8 from 10 reviews

  • Author: Quin
  • Prep Time: 10m
  • Cook Time: 20m
  • Total Time: 30m
  • Yield: 6–8 1x
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Whip up dinner in under 30 minutes with this super easy one-pot casarecce pasta; bursting with spicy Italian sausage, fire roasted tomatoes, plenty of fresh basil, and all the parmigiano-reggiano cheese that you can handle!


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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped white onion
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 lb ground Italian sausage, spicy or mild
  • 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 lb Casarecce pasta
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/3 cup finely grated parmigiano-regggiano cheese, plus more for topping
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large dutch oven or large pot, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Then add in onions and cook until onions become translucent in color. Add in garlic and continue stirring everything together until garlic is fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add ground sausage to pot and using a wooden spoon, break up sausage into crumbles, and cook until all sausage has browned. Next, add in broth and stir. Then add in uncooked pasta and stir pot again. 
  3. Cover pot with lid and let pasta cook through completely, about 15 minutes or until all pasta is cooked through. Once pasta is cooked, you can taste and add salt/pepper, if needed to preference.
  4. Lastly, add in tomatoes and fresh basil and stir everything to combine. Toss in grated cheese and serve in bowls, and top with more cheese if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
  2. Feel free to use ground beef or ground turkey as an alternative choice of protein.

Keywords: dinner, pasta

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Comments

  1. Robin says

    March 21, 2019 at 7:41 pm

    Loved this recipe! Even better the second day!!!?

    ★★★★

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    • Quin says

      March 22, 2019 at 6:53 am

      Yay, so glad you did- this is one of my faves!

      Reply
  2. Kathleen Carmical says

    November 10, 2019 at 8:02 pm

    This was very good. Used dry basil and added with the garlic. I added the tomatoes with their juice to the broth as I thought the pasta needed more liquid. I brought it all to a boil and reduced to a slight boil for about 12 min. For the last three minutes I covered the pot, the pasta was perfect.

    ★★★★

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    • Quin says

      November 11, 2019 at 7:15 am

      Hi Kathleen, I’m so happy to know that you enjoyed this dish! 🙂

      Reply
      • Kathleen Carmical says

        November 18, 2019 at 4:08 pm

        I’m making it again tonight! Aldi has a special on Casarecce pasta…:-)

        ★★★★★

        Reply
        • Quin says

          November 18, 2019 at 10:31 pm

          Woohoo! I could eat this recipe multiple times a week too lol.

          Reply
  3. Jennifer Murphy says

    April 20, 2020 at 9:46 pm

    Wish I had fresh basil but used dry…accidentally used a 28 ounce can of tomatoes. It was still really good. Can’t wait to make it again with fresh basil…thanks for a quick easy and more importantly delicious recipe!

    ★★★★★

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    • Quin says

      April 20, 2020 at 11:15 pm

      Hi Jennifer! So glad you enjoyed this recipe with what you had on hand. And yes, that fresh basil really makes this pasta dish pop 🙂

      Reply
  4. Dan Wilbers says

    June 27, 2020 at 10:39 am

    Was looking for a Casarecce pasta recipe as it was part of a larger pasta buy from Costco. Found this recipe and glad we did! Used one cup of onion instead, and added a bit more broth as the pasta came in 17.6 oz. package (a bit more than a pound). So good! Family loved it!

    ★★★★★

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    • Quin says

      June 27, 2020 at 4:14 pm

      Hi Dan! I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Katrina says

    June 27, 2020 at 9:10 pm

    I made this today and it is so freaking good! I made it with Cavatappi and a boatload of Parmesan and gruyere and my was divine! Thank you!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  6. Erica E says

    July 16, 2020 at 12:36 am

    I rarely cook with pork because I often find it’s a little greasy for what I like but this recipe just sounded so good that I went for it! No regrets! Not greasy at all! I used frozen pre chopped onion and garlic because I was already tired from a looooong work day and those just made my life easier. I added a bit more onion, used regular chicken broth (store was out of low sodium) and opted to garnish my plate with fresh chiffonade basil versus mixing it in. I also doubled the cheese and did not add any S&P. Absolutely perfect! Will be adding this to my monthly rotation for sure!!

    ★★★★★

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    • Quin says

      July 16, 2020 at 9:15 am

      Hi Erica! I love that you enjoyed this pasta recipe 🙂

      Reply
  7. Marla says

    July 27, 2020 at 6:56 pm

    This was a great quick and easy weeknight meal! My grocery store didn’t have Casarecce, so I tried it with trottole and it turned out great! The whole family liked it! Will definitely make this again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  8. Meredith says

    September 25, 2020 at 3:56 pm

    Do the tomatoes need to be drained before adding?

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    • Quin says

      September 25, 2020 at 4:56 pm

      Hi Meredith- no, the canned tomatoes do not need to be drained.

      Reply
  9. Lena says

    October 21, 2020 at 1:14 am

    I made this dish tonight and it was really yummy! Instead of using spicy sausage I used ground lamb, with Italian seasoning and instead of fire roasted tomatoes I used sun dried tomatoes. I threw some super greens (spinach, Swiss chard, kale mix) and tossed them in at the end with the Basil!! Don’t forget the parmesan! Really amazing flavors. I’ll be making this again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  10. Kathleen Hanson says

    November 11, 2020 at 5:03 pm

    I love this recipe! I have made it twice and it doesn’t disappoint. Taste, flavorful and comes together quickly but looks and tastes like you spent hours. My favorite type of recipe! Just sent it to my big sister.

    ★★★★★

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  11. Alyssa says

    December 4, 2020 at 5:46 pm

    I had broth left over after the 15 minutes – pasta was cooked. Was I supposed to drain it? Or add less next time?

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    • Quin says

      December 5, 2020 at 1:04 pm

      Hi there- the broth should thicken as the pasta sits 🙂

      Reply
  12. Erica says

    December 10, 2020 at 4:42 am

    Hello Quin, I haven’t made this recipe yet. It looks delicious! I was wondering if the fire roasted tomatoes are drained? I am in need of one pot recipes! Thank you.

    Reply
    • Quin says

      December 10, 2020 at 9:52 am

      Hi Erica- you do not need to drain the canned tomato liquid (as it gives the broth more flavor) but you can if you’d like 🙂

      Reply

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