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You can whip up this one-pot pasta and skip all the extra dishes. Juicy sausage, gooey mozzarella, and tangy tomato all simmer together while your noodles cook right in the same pot. In half an hour, you’ll have a cozy family meal with barely any clean up.
On a crammed Wednesday, I figured out this trick to making a velvety sauce while cooking pasta in just one pot. Tossing in mozzarella made such a difference, the kids ask for it every week now.
Dreamy Ingredients
- Real mozzarella: Makes everything smooth and melty
- Great pasta: Releases starch and helps the sauce hug each bite
- Beef broth: Adds layers of savory depth
- Crushed tomatoes: Bring tang and perfect texture
- Fresh garlic: Pick heavy, tight bulbs
- Italian sausage: Pop it out of the casing for best bite
Pasta Adventure
- Jump to Cheesy Finish:
- Once pasta hits that just-right bite, pile in your mozzarella slowly. Pop on the lid, then let it melt so your sauce turns nice and creamy.
- Pasta Gets Comfy:
- Pour in your tomatoes and broth, crank the heat, then add pasta. Make sure it’s all covered in liquid. Keep an eye on things and add more broth if you need it, lowering the heat to prevent sticking.
- Build Up Flavor:
- Crumble and brown sausage in your hot pot until it’s golden, then drain the fat but keep all those tasty bits at the bottom for flavor.
- Sauce Starts Here:
- Spoon in tomato paste with minced garlic and sauté till you can really smell everything. Throw in your dried spices bit by bit and let them wake up.
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Pasta lets off plenty of starch as it cooks in the pot. That’s what thickens the sauce and makes it cling to the noodles, so every bite turns out rich and tasty.
Make It A Feast
Pair your pasta with a bright Caesar salad and crusty garlic bread. Toss a handful of shredded Parmesan and some fresh basil on top before digging in. If you like a kick, pass some extra chili flakes.
Switch Things Up Your Way
Use spicy sausage if you want heat or swap in different shapes for your noodles. Stir in mushrooms, spinach, or even peppers for more veggies. For a lighter dish, hold the mozzarella. Add more for a super creamy version.
Easy Storage Guide
Seal up any leftovers in a tight container for up to three days. Warm it gently on your stove with a little splash of broth to loosen things up. It’s best eaten within a couple days for primo texture and taste.
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This one-pot noodle dinner totally changed my weeknight routine. Hardly any mess, packed with flavor, and so easy, I make it when I want something special but don’t want to wait forever. My family can’t get enough of the sausage, tomatoes, and melty cheese goodness.
Common Recipe Questions
- → Best pot to use?
- Grab a big pot or Dutch oven, both work fine.
- → Make it spicier?
- More chili flakes will turn up the heat.
- → Too much liquid?
- Let it sit a bit, or cook longer so the pasta sops up the extra.
- → Pasta not done?
- Splash in a bit more broth and keep simmering.
- → Which sausage type?
- Any Italian sausage works, ground or casing-free.