Bursting with flavor, this easy pasta recipe will be on your table in just 45 minutes.

This one pot pasta uses simple pantry items and fresh ingredients, plus it can easily be made during busy weeknights too!

This one-pot pasta checks all the boxes for me. With pasta dishes like this One Pot Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta and this One Pot French Onion Pasta, you get a meal with incredible flavors but made in just a single pot.  All of the ingredients cook together so the flavours meld perfectly and the starch from the pasta noodles contributes to a beautiful, luscious sauce.

Not only will your family love this easy dinner idea, you can easily serve this one pot spicy sausage pasta as a main dish for a dinner party too.

It’s one of my favorite recipes to make since it’s a great way to serve a group of people with ease.

Why you’ll love this one pot spicy sausage pasta

• I’m using simple pantry ingredients that I’m sure you already have in your kitchen!

• Spicy Italian sausage simmers in a red wine based tomato sauce and then topped with parmesan cheese, truly the comfiest coziest pasta recipe!

• This is the perfect pasta dish to make when the weather gets chilly, it is bursting with so many warming flavours.

• This is a great weeknight dinner recipe since it takes just 45 minutes to make this dish.

• One pot pasta recipes are a huge time saver since everything cooks in just a single pot!

As the temperatures begin to fall and holiday season is around the corner, this is the perfect easy meal to make anytime you’re craving a comforting bowl of food. Also, a one pot pasta means fewer dishes which is always a big checkmark in my books!

Ingredients Needed for this one pot pasta dish

Spicy Italian Sauce: I love using spicy italian sausages since they pair well with the red wine and tomatoes. Make sure to remove the sausage meat from the casing before you start to cook!

Pasta: I love using linguine in this one pot pasta recipe, but you can also use another type of pasta like spaghetti or fettuccine in a pinch as they have a similar cooking time.

Red Wine: feel free to swap out the red wine for chicken broth, beef broth or even water.

Parmesan: I will never say no to a sprinkle of shredded cheese on a pasta dish.

Canned tomatoes: You can use whole or diced tomatoes in this recipe; both will cook down into the pasta sauce you’re looking for.

Fresh herbs: Fresh basil and parsley are key to building the flavours in this recipe.

Step by Step Process to make this one pot spicy sausage pasta

Step 1: In a 3.5 quart braiser or high-sided large pot, add a little olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the sausage meat and cook until golden, about 10-12 minutes. Use a spoon to break the sausage into smaller pieces.

Step 2: Turn to medium heat and add the minced garlic, cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3: Stir in the red wine and cook until it has mostly evaporated.

Step 4: Add the tomatoes with their juices, the basil, parsley, and salt and pepper. Use a spoon to stir together and break the tomatoes into smaller pieces if you’re using whole tomatoes.

Step 5: Add the water and stir to combine with all of the ingredients in the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to medium-high to keep at a strong simmer.

Step 6: Add in the dried linguine pasta and as the noodles start to slightly soften in the sauce, use a spoon or tongs to fold the noodles gently into the sauce. The pot could be quite full at this point and that’s ok; just be gentle as you move the noodles around for the first few minutes of cooking time.

Step 7: Cover and cook for 5 minutes, then remove the lid and cook for 10-15 minutes. Stir and turn the noodles often so they don’t stick to the bottom of the pan. You want to cook until most of the liquid is absorbed and you’ll be left with a delicious tomato sauce enveloping the noodles.

Step 8: Stir the shredded parmesan cheese until fully combined and let sit for a few minutes. Garnish with more fresh parsley and basil and additional parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!

Expert Tips for making this one pot spicy sausage pasta meal

• The spice level in this recipe really depends on the hot italian sausage you use as some brands pack more spice than others. If you want to control the spicy flavor a bit more, use mild italian sausage instead. Then, add 1/4-1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes or chili flakes to start when cooking the sausage. You can add more chili flakes as you cook depending on the spice level desired. Taste and adjust as you cook!

• Serve this spicy sausage pasta with a fresh loaf of ciabatta or baguette with butter. Add some more veggies by serving with a fresh salad like my simple green salad recipe or a kale and brussels sprouts salad.

• If you’re looking for a wine suggestion, I recommend serving a medium-bodied wine like a Zinfandel or Cabernet Sauvignon.

• If you want to boost the veggies in this dish, you can add sauteed green and/or red bell pepper or mushrooms! Saute them first then set aside in a bowl. Follow the recipe and then stir in the sauteed vegetables at the end.  Alternatively, you could stir in a large handful or two of fresh baby spinach for a green veggie boost!

FAQ

What do I do if my pasta isn’t cooked by the recommended time? 
If the pasta hasn’t finished cooking and most of the liquid has been absorbed to make the sauce, you can add ½ cup of water and continue cooking until the pasta is al dente.

Can I use a chicken sausage instead?
YES! While most spicy italian sausage are pork sausage, I’ve made this recipe using spicy Italian chicken sausages too and the recipe turns out just as delicious. Alternatively, if you find a spicy turkey sausage, that can work as well!

What if I don’t want to use wine?
Swap out the wine for beef broth, chicken broth, vegetable broth or even water if you don’t want to use red wine or don’t have it on hand!  Alternatively, you could try using a non-alcoholic red wine as an option.

Can I use dried herbs instead of fresh?
You can use 1 tbsp dried parsley to replace the fresh parsley. And, if you need to replace the fresh basil use 2 tbsp dried basil.

Is this recipe good for meal prepping?
Absolutely! Make this pasta recipe ahead of time and then let completely cool. Pack into 3-4 airtight containers to store in the fridge. Reheat on medium-low in a frying pan or in the microwave for lunch or dinner. If you want to add more vegetables, saute some peppers and/or mushrooms too and pack with each container as well.

Storage

Store this one pot spicy sausage pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

More one pot recipes to love from the blog:

One Pot Boursin Pasta

One Pan Baked Chicken with Tomatoes & Oregano

One Pot Viral French Onion Pasta

Easy One Pot Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta Recipe

One Pot Creamy Tortellini Soup

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One Pot Spicy Sausage Pasta with Tomato Sauce

This one pot spicy sausage pasta bursts with flavour from Italian sausage, tomatoes & fresh herbs. There is tons of flavour in just one pot!

Course dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword one pot pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 3 spicy Italian sausage, meat removed from the casing
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup red wine substitute with beef or chicken stock or water if needed
• 28 oz can whole or diced tomatoes
• 1/3 cup fresh chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 4 cups water
• 12 oz linguine
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• parsley & basil to garnish

Instructions

• In a 3.5 quart (or larger) braiser or high-sided pan, add a drizzle of olive oil & turn to med-high heat. Add sausage meat & cook until golden & cooked through about 10-12 minutes, using a spoon to break into smaller pieces.
• Add minced garlic, stir and cook for 2 minutes.
• Stir in red wine and cook until mostly evaporated.
• Add in tomatoes with their juices, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, stir together & use a spoon to break the tomatoes into smaller pieces if using whole tomatoes.
• Add water & stir everything to combine. Bring to a boil over high heat, turn to medium-high to keep at a strong simmer.
• Add in dried pasta & fold gently into the sauce as the noodles slightly soften. The pot will be quite full; that’s ok.
• Cover & cook for 5 minutes, then remove the lid & cook for 10-15 more minutes. Stir & turn the noodles so they don’t stick to the bottom of the pan, cooking until most of the liquid is absorbed with a bit of sauce left.
• Stir in shredded parmesan cheese & let sit for a few minutes. Garnish with parsley & basil.

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With the simplest of ingredients, this recipe comes together easily for weeknights or is lovely to serve to guests.

This orecchiette with sausage and broccoli is sure to become a new favourite!

This dish is THE most tested recipe on the blog! We started making this Orecchiette pasta recipe a few years ago and now my husband has absolutely perfected our recipe.

When we need an easy, comforting pasta this we always come back to this Orecchiette pasta with Sausage and Broccoli.

Perhaps you’ve seen similar recipes where broccoli rabe or broccolini is used. Instead, we simply use chopped broccoli in our version.

So what else do you need to make this Orecchiette pasta dish?!

Orecchiette Pasta Recipe Ingredients

Orecchiette: This ‘bowl-shaped’ pasta is the base for this recipe.

Italian Sausage: We like to use spicy italian sausage but you can certainly use mild.

Broccoli: Chopped broccoli adds the bright vibrant colour to this dish.

Garlic & Shallots: Adds depth of flavour when cooking this dish.

Red Pepper / Chile Flakes: Just a bit more heat if you’re so inclined.

Pasta Water: The pasta water is a bit starchy so it acts as a thickening agent, adding a richness to the dish and the salt content adds extra flavour. And don’t fret if you forget to reserve the pasta water, chicken broth works well too.

Parmesan Cheese: Finish this pasta with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese!

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Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli

Make your family an indulgent and filling weeknight meal with this Orecchiette pasta recipe; with sausage & broccoli you cannot go wrong!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword broccoli and sausage, orecchiette pasta

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 350-400 grams orecchiette pasta about 3/4 lb or 3/4 of a package of pasta
• 1 1/2 cups reserved pasta water
• 3 tbsp extra virigin olive oil
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper / chili flakes
• 3 spicy or mild italian sausage, removed from casing
• 4 cups chopped broccoli (small broccoli florets) about 2 heads broccoli
• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

• Cook orecchiette pasta according to package directions and reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta water. Then drain pasta and set aside.
• In a large skillet or pot, heat 3 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Once warm, add shallots and sauté 2-3 minutes until starting to soften.
• Add minced garlic and red pepper / chili flakes and sauté 2-3 more minutes.
• Then, add sausage (that's been removed from the casing) and cook for 8-10 minutes until done, breaking into smaller pieces as it cooks.
• Stir in broccoli with a pinch of pepper, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/2 cup pasta water. Cook until broccoli is tender about 7-10 minutes.
• Finally, stir in the cooked orecchiette pasta and the rest of the pasta water, cooking for 2 more minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese. Serve with remaining parmesan cheese.

Notes

And don't fret if you forget to reserve the pasta water, chicken broth works well too.

You may just find yourself like us, eating forkful after forkful of pasta right from the pot!

Want to make this orecchiette pasta as a part of a full dinner menu for guests?

Oreccheitte Pasta with Sausage and Broccoli Serving Ideas:

Citrus Vodka Crush

Festive Market Cheeseboard

Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad

Baked Pears with Cardamom Cream

Sometimes enjoying this pasta just on it’s own with a simple arugula salad tossed with lemon juice and olive oil plus a piece of baguette is the way to go too.

Looking for more pasta recipe inspiration?!

More pasta recipes to try from the blog:

Leek and Pancetta Pasta

Delicious Shrimp Pasta

Easy Cheesy Shells (from my Gatherings e-cookbook)

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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Filled with my favourite savoury ingredients like sweet potato, sage and spinach, the flavours complement the Turkey Breakfast Sausages  perfectly to create a dish you’re sure to come back for.

I partnered with Lilydale Canada to bring you this delicious breakfast recipe that’s packed full of flavour and easy to make for the week ahead – certainly a dish worth celebrating!

Lilydale is celebrating 75 YEARS as a Canadian company. They originally started as an Alberta Farmers cooperative and today are Canada’s premier poultry provider. We eat a lot of chicken and turkey in our house and I like to know I can support our Canadian farmers by enjoying Lilydale products at home!

So with that in mind, I wanted to create a delicious dish with simple, seasonal flavours that you will keep coming back to. Plus, with the addition of Lilydale’s Turkey Breakfast Sausages, this recipe is really a match made in recipe heaven!

Making for a fun presentation, muffin tins are such a versatile piece of kitchen equipment and I especially love to use them for egg dishes. I find these Savoury Turkey Breakfast  Sausage Egg Muffins appealing because it makes the dish instantly easy-to-handle for wherever your day takes you.

And with Autumn right around the corner, this combination of sweet potato, sage and Lilydale Turkey Breakfast Sausage will have you feeling all the fall feels. (And dare I say, this dish would be lovely for upcoming holidays too like Thanksgiving and Christmas breakfasts.)

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Savoury Turkey Breakfast Sausage Egg Muffins

These Savoury Turkey Breakfast Sausage Egg Muffins are a delicious and easy recipe that will do just the trick for weekdays or brunch on the weekend! Filled with sweet potato, sage and spinach, plus turkey breakfast sausage, this is a dish you’re sure to come back for.

Course Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine American

Keyword eggs

Prep Time 40 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour

Servings 12

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 375 g package of Lilydale Turkey Breakfast Sausages
• 3 cups grated sweet potato about 1 medium sweet potato
• 1/2 tbsp fresh sage minced
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• pinch pepper
• 3/4 cup chopped spinach
• 8 large eggs
• 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup shredded old cheddar cheese
• To serve: avocado arugula or hot sauce

Instructions

• Pre-heat oven to 375F.
• In a medium frying pan, cook the turkey breakfast sausage according to package directions, until cooked through to an internal temperature of 165F (74C).
• Grease your muffin tins well with a nonstick cooking spray and set aside and while the sausages are cooking prep the other ingredients (sweet potato, sage, spinach).
• Once the turkey breakfast sausages are done cooking, remove from the frying pan and wipe out most of the pan, leaving a little bit of oil in the pan (if there isn’t much oil in the pan, add a 1 tbsp olive oil to the pan).
• Turn the frying pan back on to medium heat and add in oil. Then, add in the shredded sweet potato, salt, pepper and sage, sautéing for about 5 minutes and stirring constantly until the sweet potato has softened.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the spinach until combined.
• Chop the cooked turkey breakfast sausage into 1/2 inch pieces and stir into the sweet potato mixture.
• In a large bowl whisk together the eggs and yogurt.
• Distribute the sweet potato-turkey breakfast sausage-sage mixture equally between each muffin cup. Then evenly pour egg mixture into each muffin cup and sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of each muffin.
• Cook for about 20 minutes, until eggs are set. Then let stand for 5 minutes before removing from the muffin tin.

Notes

Equipment: 12 muffin tin, frying pan

**These egg muffins will last 4 days in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave or oven at a low temperature for a quick breakfast or eat them on the go!**

These Savoury Turkey Breakfast Sausage Egg Muffins are an excellent way to meal-prep for the week and pair beautifully with avocado and arugula.

Or, they are easy to make and are sure to please a breakfast or brunch crowd if you’re entertaining!

Whichever way you enjoy these Savoury Turkey Breakfast Sausage Egg Muffins, I hope you love them!

Want more inspo for cooking with Lilydale!? Check out their delicious, premium chicken and turkey products.

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

Disclaimer: Thank you to Lilydale Canada for sponsoring this post.  Thank you for supporting the brands that I support. All opinions are my own.

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