One Pot Pizza Pasta (Print Version)
Sausage, veggies, and cheese come together for a pizza-flavored one-pot pasta meal—in just half an hour.
# Ingredients:
→ Essential Ingredients
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½ lb. pasta like rotini or penne
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½ lb. sausage, mild or hot, casings removed
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1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Veggies
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1 bell pepper, chopped
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½ medium onion, finely chopped
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2 minced garlic cloves
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8 oz sliced mushrooms, any variety
→ Flavors & Sauce
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2 ½ cups chicken stock
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4 oz tomato paste (roughly ⅓ cup)
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½ tsp crushed red chili flakes (optional)
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1 ½ tsp dried oregano
→ Topping Ideas
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Grated parmesan (optional)
# Steps:
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Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat and toss in the sausage. Break it apart into smaller chunks while it browns.
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As soon as the sausage is cooked through, throw in the peppers, mushrooms, and onion. Let them soften for about 5 minutes.
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Mix in the tomato paste, oregano, garlic, and chili flakes. Stir until the tomato paste coats everything well. Let the spices bloom for around a minute.
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Pour in the broth and pasta. Turn the heat higher to get it boiling, then reduce to medium-low. Cover with a lid and cook for 14–16 minutes, stirring now and then, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid turns saucy. Add a splash of broth or water if needed.
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Turn off the heat, stir in the mozzarella, and season with a bit of salt. Sprinkle extra parmesan or chili flakes, if you'd like.
# Helpful Notes:
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Feel free to add your choice of pizza-inspired toppings.
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Add extra stock if you want a saucier dish.