This Cheesy Sausage and Peppers Pasta is made in one pot and is one of our dinner time favorites. It’s full of juicy sausage, veggies, and pasta, all drenched in a creamy sauce and topped with melty cheese!
Hey y’all and happy August! Can you believe it’s back-to-school time again? This summer has felt like a combination of “zipping by so fast” intermixed with days of “moving at a snail’s pace” for me.
Anyone else got a crew of rowdy kids that you’re ready to send back to the schoolhouse?
And because of that, my hat goes off to all of the amazing teachers out there who are headed back to the classroom to wrangle those said rowdy kiddos. Y’all are amazing, and I’ve been in your shoes! I hope your school year is a great one and you know how much you’re appreciated!
I am looking forward to school starting back, as I like routine and we haven’t had a whole lot of that this summer. Which isn’t exactly a bad thing because we’ve had a lot of fun little adventures and have made some good memories together.
And though I will miss the kids (for the most part????) it will be nice to have a regular schedule again, and more time to work and cook up recipes for y’all!
And because of the busy-ness that comes with the back-to-school season, easy dinner recipes are a necessity! I’m a huge fan of one pot recipes because I hate dishes, and this cheesy sausage and peppers pasta is perfect for minimizing your time spent cleaning up afterwards.
My kids LOVE this recipe, and that’s saying a lot! They love sausage, and peppers are one of their favorite veggies, so they scarf this down. The cheesy sauce makes this creamy and delicious, and I bet it will be a favorite with your family, too!
One Pot Cheesy Sausage and Peppers Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced, (I use chicken or turkey sausage)
- 1 medium onion, , chopped
- 2 medium bell peppers, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, , minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 can Rotel, (I use mild)
- 8 ounces dry pasta, (I used farfalle)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded monterrey jack cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, for topping
- 2 green onions, for topping
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat, then add the sausage to the pan. Cook until sausage is browned, then add the chopped onions, peppers, and garlic. Cook for 5 more minutes until vegetables are softened and garlic is fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, Rotel, and dry pasta to the pan. Season with salt and pepper and stir everything well. Turn the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid. Cook undisturbed for 15 minutes or until pasta is cooked through.
- Stir in 3/4 cup of the cheese. Top with the remaining cheese, then place the lid back on the pan and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted. Garnish with cilantro and chopped green onions if desired. Enjoy!
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Chelsey says
This pasta looks so so comforting! Perfectly creamy and I love the spice you added with the sausage and rotel tomatoes! One pot meals are the best!
Sapana says
I love how simple this is to make – makes for such a great weeknight dinner!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
I made your recipe for a gathering the other day and everyone kept asking for the recipe. It was totally a hit!
Beth says
Love the colors and flavors of this dish but I especially love that it is quick and easy! My busy holiday weeks need recipes like this one – thank you!
Noelle says
Love that you used bow tie noodles! Great idea thank you
Nadine says
Took a chance with a big crowd trying a new recipe – Wow – what a hit! I tripled it for the numbers. Followed to a T except to add some cream cheese toward end to thicken a bit more because I didn’t measure up broth & heavy cream precisely. Had never heard of/used Rotel before – added a nice kick. Everyone devoured it & asked me to repeat it soon. Thanks!
Lydia says
I used medium salsa instead of Rotel and it is delicious !also love the fact I only needed to use one pan. This is very good.
Deona says
Delicious! Love the combination of flavors. Definitely a keeper.
Aundrea says
Awesome recipe! EASY weeknight meal. The only thing I suggest is using the original Rotel; makes for more of a flavor boost. Adding this to my recipe box for sure!
Fred says
what the heck is Rotel?
Ashlyn says
It’s a brand of diced tomatoes with chiles.
Melynda says
Was the pasta posed to be uncooked in the pot when I mixed it all together
Ashlyn says
Uncooked. It will cook with all of the other ingredients.
Meagan Mcdade says
Do you have to use heavy cream?
Kim Dehning says
I used whole milk instead of heavy cream. It still tasted good but was way too runny. Probably would stick with the heavy cream next time.
Marisa F. Stewart says
How do I love thee pasta — let me count the ways. If it has cheese and sausage in it I’m totally enthralled! The recipe sounds like the perfect weeknight dish. Easy and super tasty!! Great recipe.
Kristine says
You had me at peppers! I’m always looking for new tasty ways to incorporate them, since they’re my favorite and this recipe was perfect! Simple, yet flavorful. I’ll be making this again really soon, thanks!
Colleen says
Pasta is always a simple go to meal at my house, and when it’s in one pot, all the better! Looks yummy.
Tara says
Such a beautiful one pot meal! Those flavors sound absolutely incredible. I can’t wait to make this at home.
Traci says
Oh yeah! Sausage pasta is one of our top three favorite weeknight meals around here! It’s so easy and always always delicious…thanks for sharing 🙂
Robin says
Made this last night for my boyfriend and I and we loved it! We used the original rotel for a little kick. We will definitely be making this again! Thanks for a great recipe!
Ashlyn says
Yay! Glad y’all enjoyed it, Robin!
Cecilia says
Easy and really really tasty
Molly Kumar says
Nothing says Friday night meal to me like pasta n sausage!! This looks so delicious n quick.
sondria Harp says
I hear ya with the kids, we are definitely count down the days here. I think I will make this this week over here. We got a busy couple of days and this will be perfect.
Jessie says
WOW! What an amazing recipe, I love these flavors and in ONE PAN!! Less dishes for me is always a plus!
Lisa Bryan says
You really can’t go wrong with one pot meals! Looks tasty!
Morgan Eisenberg says
One pot recipes are my favorites. This one looks SO GOOD. Love the sausage addition!