One Pot Pizza Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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½ lb sweet or spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
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½ medium onion, diced
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1 bell pepper, diced
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8 oz mushrooms, any kind, sliced
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4 oz tomato paste (approximately ⅓ cup)
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 ½ teaspoons oregano
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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½ lb short pasta, such as rotini
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2 ½ cups chicken broth
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1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
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Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
In a Dutch oven, add sausage and cook over medium heat, breaking it into bite-sized pieces until browned.
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Add diced onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms to the pot. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
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Add tomato paste, red pepper flakes, oregano, and garlic. Stir until the tomato paste coats the meat and vegetables. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Mix in pasta and chicken broth. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium-low and cover. Cook for 14-16 minutes, occasionally stirring, until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed. If all liquid is absorbed, add 1 tablespoon of water or broth to create a creamy sauce.
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Remove from heat and stir in mozzarella cheese. Adjust seasoning with salt to taste. Optionally, top with red pepper flakes and Parmesan cheese before serving.