Best 7 Easy Italian Sausage And Pasta Skillet Meal Recipes

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In the realm of quick and flavorful weeknight meals, an easy Italian sausage and pasta skillet stands tall. This delectable dish combines the tantalizing taste of Italian sausage, succulent pasta, vibrant vegetables, and an aromatic sauce, all harmoniously blended in a single skillet. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that brings the authentic flavors of Italy straight to your dinner table. With minimal preparation, minimal cleanup, and maximum satisfaction, this recipe is a lifesaver for busy individuals and families seeking a delectable and effortless meal. Whether you prefer a spicy or mild sausage, a hearty or light sauce, or an assortment of vegetables, this versatile recipe can be easily tailored to suit your preferences, making it a crowd-pleaser for all palates. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your skillet, and let's dive into the delightful world of Italian sausage and pasta.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PASTA SKILLET MEAL



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This is adapted from a Kraft recipe. Very easy and most definitely comfort food! Also easily adapted for healthier lifestyles!

Provided by Shuzbud

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups farfalle pasta, uncooked (bow tie pasta)
1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
1 green pepper, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
3 cups spaghetti sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 chicken stock cube
fresh herb, to taste

Steps:

  • Start browning the sausage in a skillet. After a couple of minutes, add the peppers and garlic.
  • Meanwhile, start cooking the pasta according to the directions on the packet.
  • When the sausage is cooked and the peppers are softened, add the spaghetti sauce, crumble in the chicken stock cube and if preferred, some herbs or italian seasoning.
  • Simmer the sausage mixture for at least 5 minutes, until the pasta is ready.
  • Add the pasta to the sausage mixture in the skillet and stir. Top with the cheese. Continue warming until the cheese has melted (you could use a broiler/ grill to melt the cheese if, like me, you use low fat cheese and it takes a while to melt!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 839.9, Fat 41.1, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 88.9, Sodium 2233.4, Carbohydrate 75.8, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 12.3, Protein 39.7

ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA SKILLET



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 16m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Kosher salt
1 pound bow-tie pasta
1 cup whole-milk ricotta
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 sweet onion, such as Vidalia, sliced
1 bunch broccolini, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup jarred roasted red bell pepper strips, drained
1/2 cup yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
10 to 12 fresh basil leaves
1 loaf ciabatta or focaccia, warmed, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions.
  • Mix together the ricotta and lemon zest in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Tear the sausage into 1- to 2-inch chunks and place in the skillet. Cook for 60 to 90 seconds, then flip and cook for an additional minute. Add the oregano, crushed red pepper, garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is cooked through, about 4 minutes. Stir in the broccolini and jarred peppers. Using a ladle, remove 2/3 cup cooking water from the pasta pot and add to the skillet. Cook until the sauce is thickened and the broccolini is softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Drain the pasta once cooked.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the pasta, lemon juice, yellow tomatoes and Parmesan. Dollop on the ricotta mixture; tear the basil leaves into large pieces and sprinkle them over the skillet. Serve the bread alongside the pasta, whole or torn into large chunks.

ONE-POT SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: farfalle pasta, olive oil, hot italian sausages, sweet italian sausages, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, white onion, garlic, diced tomato, oregano, salt, black ground pepper

Provided by Andrew Ilnyckyj

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb farfalle pasta, or any short pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 hot italian sausages
3 sweet italian sausages
1 red bell pepper, large, diced
1 green bell pepper, large, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, large, diced
½ white onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, sliced
28 oz diced tomato
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, add a generous amount of salt, and cook pasta 2 minutes less than the package instructions.
  • Strain pasta and set aside. Toss with a small amount of oil to prevent sticking
  • In the same pot, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil and fry sausages, working in batches as needed, until deeply browned on all sides.
  • Remove sausages, slice in ¾-inch (2 cm) rings, and set aside.
  • Sauté all of the bell peppers, onion, and garlic for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the canned tomatoes, all of the spices, and the sausage slices to the pot.
  • Simmer about 10 minutes.
  • Add the pasta back to the pot and stir gently until all the ingredients are coated in the sauce. Continue simmering until pasta is al dente.
  • Serve with grated parmesan.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 901 calories, Carbohydrate 110 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 17 grams

QUICK ITALIAN SKILLET DINNER



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Dinner in 30 minutes - and only one pot to clean! Combine Italian sausage with peppers, onions, diced tomatoes, vegetable juice and rice for a meal that is better than anything you'd make from a box!

Provided by Red Gold

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     RED GOLD®, Inc.

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound Italian sausage
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can RED GOLD® Diced Tomatoes
2 cups RED GOLD® Vegetable Juice from Concentrate
1 ½ cups instant rice
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In large skillet cook sausage until no longer pink, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain off excess fat. Add green bell pepper and onion; cook until crisp.
  • Add diced tomatoes and vegetable juice; cook and stir until mixture boils. Remove from heat and stir in rice.
  • Cover and let stand 6 to 8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1012.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE ONE-POT PASTA



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Italian sausage, cheese, tomatoes, pasta-and all in just one cooking pot? What's not to like? This one-pot dinner brings together comforting, easy-to-find ingredients in a ultra-simple preparation to make midweek meal you'll turn to again and again.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb bulk mild Italian sausage
1 cup diced onions
1 cup diced red bell pepper (about 1 large)
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire-roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
12 oz uncooked penne pasta (3 3/4 cups)
2 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend (4 oz)
2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In 8-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Toast bread crumbs in butter 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned. Transfer to small bowl; set aside.
  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl; cover and keep warm. Add onions, bell pepper, Italian seasoning and salt to oil and drippings in pan; cook over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes or until softened and starting to brown.
  • Stir in broth and tomatoes; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 18 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked to desired tenderness and sauce is thickened. Stir in sausage. Stir in spinach; continue to stir 30 to 60 seconds or until wilted.
  • Remove from heat; top with cheese. Top with basil and toasted bread crumbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1370 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SKILLET



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Italian Sausage Skillet, served over rice or pasta, is a hearty favorite. "This garden-fresh dish gets extra color from a can of stewed tomatoes," Eve notes. "The Italian sausage has so many wonderful flavors you don't need to add any other seasonings."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/4 pounds uncooked Italian sausage links
3 small zucchini or yellow summer squash, cubed
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
Hot cooked rice or pasta

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Remove from the pan; cool slightly before cutting into 1/4-in. slices; return to the pan. Add zucchini and onion; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the zucchini is tender. Serve with rice or pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 570mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

SAUSAGE PASTA SKILLET



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"Here is a recipe I made up one night when I came home from work with no plan for supper," writes Patricia Weller from Emmitsburg, Maryland. "My kids really loved it and we've had it many times since." TIP: Iced tea and a side salad or garlic bread rounds out this hearty meal-on-the-double.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 cups uncooked penne pasta
5 Italian turkey sausage links
2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chilies
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, remove casings from sausage; cut into 1/2-in. slices. In a large skillet, brown the sausage; drain. Drain the pasta. Add pasta and tomatoes to the skillet; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 818mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use a large skillet: This will give the sausage and pasta plenty of room to cook without overcrowding.
  • Brown the sausage well: This will give it a nice, crispy flavor.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: It should be cooked aldente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Use a good quality marinara sauce: This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
  • Add some fresh herbs: This will brighten up the flavor of the dish.
  • Serve with a side of crusty bread: This is the perfect way to soak up all the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

This easy Italian sausage and pasta skillet meal is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that is sure to please everyone at the table. It is packed with flavor and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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