Crock Pot Sausage Pasta Stew
Simmer up hearty comfort with this Crock Pot Sausage Pasta Stew, a flavor-packed recipe perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekend meals. Succulent Italian sausage, sautéed aromatics like garlic and onion, and a medley of fresh vegetables are slow-cooked to perfection in a rich tomato and herb-infused broth. Just before serving, tender pasta is added, soaking up all the savory goodness. This one-pot meal is an easy, hands-off dinner with just 15 minutes of prep, leaving the crock pot to do all the work. Garnish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan for a family-friendly dish that’s full of rustic Italian charm. Whether you’re craving a cozy dinner or a satisfying meal to feed a crowd, this sausage pasta stew delivers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 can canned crushed tomatoes (28 ounces)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (e.g., penne or rotini)
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula. Once cooked through, transfer the sausage to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion, minced garlic, carrots, and celery for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant. Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the crock pot.
Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken or vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, dried basil, salt, and pepper to the crock pot. Stir everything to combine.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
30 minutes before the cooking time is up, add the uncooked pasta to the crock pot. Stir well to ensure the pasta is fully submerged in the liquid.
Continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes until the pasta is tender.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
599 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.7 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 58 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 1888 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.4 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 230 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 854 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
