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One Pot Sausage, Tomato and Pesto Pasta

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 562cal
Author: Ashley Fehr
This one pot Sausage, Tomato and Pesto Pasta is full of flavor but made with just a few simple ingredients! It's a family favorite!
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Ingredients

  • 375 grams Italian sausage (casing removed, mild or spicy)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups milk
  • 14 oz can diced tomatoes drained slightly
  • 5 cups rotini pasta or other short pasta
  • 2 teaspoons basil pesto
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • In a large pot, crumble sausage and cook over medium-high heat until browned. Add garlic and salt and cook 1 minute.
  • Add broth, milk, tomatoes, pasta and pesto and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 10-12 minutes until pasta is cooked and liquid has reduced and thickened. If the liquid has absorbed and the pasta is not cooked, continue adding 1/4 cup of liquid and cooking until cooked through -- keep in mind the pasta will thicken as it sits.
  • Stir in cheese and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 562cal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 1553mg | Potassium: 546mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 434IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 333mg | Iron: 2mg