One Pot Pasta – Italian or Mexican

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
One Pot Pasta - Italian or Mexican recipe that makes cooking and cleaning a breeze
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Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1 lb Italian sausage or 1 lb chorizo sausage
1 large onion , chopped
2 cloves garlic , minced
1 large sweet pepper , chopped
2 cans chopped stewed tomatoes
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup water
8 ounces uncooked pasta ( rigatoni , spirals or small shells )
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms ( if making italian )
8 ounces canned chilies or 8 ounces frozen chilies ( if making mexican )
1 cup water
1 cup grated cheese ( parmesan for italian , monterrey jack for mexican )
1/2 cup sliced black olives ( italian )
1 chopped jalapeno ( mexican )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
630
Sugar
7g
Fat
32g
One pot pasta is a great way to enjoy a comforting, hearty meal without all the fuss of traditional pasta dishes. By cooking the pasta in the same pot as the other ingredients, you save time on both cooking and cleaning, making this dish a real lifesaver on busy weeknights. This recipe allows you to choose between an Italian or Mexican twist, so you can switch things up whenever you need a change. The sausage adds texture and flavor, while the vegetables provide a fresh, healthy element to balance it all out. This dish is great for sharing with family and friends, and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add the sausage, onion, garlic and sweet pepper giving it a good stir until the sausage is browned.
2.Add the chopped stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, pasta, mushrooms (for Italian), canned chilies or frozen chilies (for Mexican), and water.
3.Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and stir occasionally until the pasta is cooked al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
4.Add grated cheese, black olives (for Italian), chopped jalapeno (for Mexican) and water and stir until the cheese is melted.
5.Serve pasta hot.

PROS

One pot pasta dishes save time and energy, making them perfect for weeknights.

The delicious combination of sausage, vegetables, and pasta makes for a hearty, filling meal that can easily be customized to your taste.

CONS

While this dish is filling and delicious, it can be high in calories and fat if you use a heavy hand with the cheese and sausage.

Be mindful of portion sizes when indulging in this comforting dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein and fiber from the sausage and vegetables.
Tomatoes are a great source of vitamin C and lycopene, and the mushrooms (if using) add vitamins B and D to the dish.

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