Robust Italian Sausage Pasta Crock Pot
Get ready to savor the bold and comforting flavors of this Robust Italian Sausage Pasta Crock Pot recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, this hearty dish combines savory Italian sausage, aromatic garlic and onion, and a rich tomato-based sauce seasoned with Italian herbs and a touch of red pepper flakes for just the right amount of heat. The magic happens in the crock pot, where the ingredients slowly meld together, infusing each bite with irresistible depth. Penne or rotini pasta is added toward the end, soaking up the tangy, flavorful sauce, while a finishing touch of Parmesan cheese and fresh basil adds creaminess and a burst of freshness. With minimal prep and a hands-off cooking method, this one-pot dinner is as convenient as it is delicious. Serve this crowd-pleasing Italian pasta recipe with a side of garlic bread for a meal your whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounces Tomato paste
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 16 ounces Pasta (penne or rotini)
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked. Break it into small pieces as it cooks. Drain excess grease and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion until it becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
In a crock pot, combine the cooked sausage, sautéed onion and garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Set the crock pot to cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together.
30 minutes before serving, add the pasta directly to the crock pot, stirring it into the sauce. Replace the lid and let it cook until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil.
Serve warm and garnish with additional Parmesan and basil, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2721 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.9 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.8 g | 254% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 403 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 7802 mg | 339% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 236.6 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.0 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.9 g | ||
| Protein | 148.0 g | 296% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 872 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 24.0 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 5634 mg | 120% | |
*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.
