One-Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta with Sausage

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 12 oz dried pasta (e.g., penne, rotini)
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
• ¼ cup fresh basil (optional)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Steps

1. Remove sausage from casings (if applicable) and brown in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat and set sausage aside.
2. Add olive oil to the pot, then add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
3. Return the cooked sausage to the pot. Add crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, dried pasta, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream until fully incorporated and the sauce is creamy.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.