One-Pot Casarecce Pasta

Whip up dinner in no time with this super easy one-pot casarecce pasta; bursting with spicy Italian sausage, tomatoes, and basil. 

I’ve been neglecting the savory side of my blog for a while now.

As much as I love using my stand mixer and baking, I enjoy making new lunch/dinner recipes. When it comes to making dinner, I’m all about ease and simplicity in the kitchen. If there’s one thing I hate about cooking, it’s a recipe that requires a million and one ingredients. I like a simple meal that’s a little jazzed up.

This one-pot casarecce pasta is just that, friends. You’ve got a super delicious meal made in only ONE pot! Having a one-pot meal is essential for those days when you get home from work and want to make a quick dinner that doesn’t come out of a box. It’s safe to say that this meal is no hamburger helper. I particularly love this dish because it’s so simple yet slightly elevated with fresh and bold ingredients.

I use spicy Italian sausage as the meat base here. To me, like a classic Italian recipe, it just works so well with the fire roasted tomatoes and fresh basil. I’ve also added some garlic because what’s a pasta dish without some garlic? All of the flavors tie in really well and make such an amazing dinner.

There’s tons of flavor here; I start out by sautéing some onions then adding the Italian sausage with minced garlic. After that, you’ll add the pasta, tomatoes, and basil. You’ll also feel a little fancy with this casarecce pasta because it isn’t a commonly used type of pasta. I call this dish my no frills, no fuss one-pot pasta because it’s so easy yet with an elegant flair. Add some garlic bread and a salad and you got a restaurant-style meal made in your own kitchen!

I hope you guys enjoy making this one-pot casarecce pasta because it’s:

• Super easy
• One-pot
• Fresh and flavorful
• Insanely delicious

One-Pot Casarecce Pasta

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4 from 1 reviews

• Author: Quin
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Yield: 4-6 1x

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Whip up dinner in no time with this super easy one-pot casarecce pasta; bursting with spicy italian sausage, tomatoes, and basil.

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Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (1lb) box casarecce pasta
• 1 (14.5oz) canned, fire roasted tomatoes
• 1 lb spicy Italian sausage
• 1 cup roughly chopped basil
• 2/3 cup onion, diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
• 1/3 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

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Instructions

1. In a large, deep skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil.
2. Cook onion, stirring, until onions soften and become translucent, 5-7 minutes.
3. Add sausage and cook; stir and break up lumps with a wooden spoon until browned.
4. Add in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir and scrape up any browned bits from bottom of skillet.
5. Add pasta and cook, stirring frequently. Cook until pasta is al dente and most of the broth is absorbed- about 15-20 minutes.
6. Stir in tomatoes and fresh basil.
7. Quickly plate pasta and sprinkle cheese on top and enjoy!

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• Category: Main
• Cuisine: Italian