If you love one-pot meals, you’ve come to the right place. This hearty Italian sausage pasta recipe is about to become your new go-to pasta dish. Made with Italian sausage and ground beef, onions, peppers, and a delicious creamy broth with rotini pasta, and lots of cheese, this is the perfect comfort food recipe that the whole family will enjoy.
As a busy mom, one-pot meals, casseroles, and crock pot dinners are always my go-to. I love making easy meals that can feed my family for a couple of nights, and this Italian sausage pasta recipe fits that bill perfectly. I make this dish quite often because it’s delicious, and it reheats incredibly well. Also, I love bringing it to parties and potlucks because the flavor is amazing, and everyone always loves it.
Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe
This easy recipe starts with sliced, browned Italian sausage and browned ground beef, onions, and jalapenos. I mix it with a tomato and beef broth base, then add the pasta, stir in the cheese, and watch it disappear. That’s all there is to it! It’s loaded with flavor and the perfect amount of heat, making it a zesty, flavorful meal that has everyone coming back for more and has me in and out of the kitchen in just about 30 minutes!
Why You’ll Love This Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe
- The combination of Italian sausage, ground beef, jalapenos, and a vibrant blend of tomatoes create a satisfying meal everyone will enjoy.
- It’s a one-pot meal that is great for busy weeknights. Everything is cooked in one pot, minimizing cleanup and maximizing convenience.
- It’s a hearty and comforting meal, and the combination of pasta, cheese, and savory meat is sure to leave you feeling happy and content.
Italian Sausage Pasta Ingredients
This recipe uses simple ingredients like sausage, ground beef, veggies, pasta, and canned tomato products. They’re all kitchen staples and items that you can find in any grocery store across the country!
- Hot Italian sausage
- Ground beef
- Yellow onion
- Jalapeno
- Cloves garlic
- Butter
- Oregano
- Basil
- Black pepper
- Tomato sauce
- Tomato paste
- Petite diced tomatoes
- Diced green chiles
- Beef broth
- Rotini pasta
- Mozzarella cheese
How to Make Italian Sausage Pasta
Making this recipe is incredibly easy. It only takes a little bit of stovetop cooking and about 30 minutes, and you’ll be all done. There’s nothing to it.
Step 1: Cook the Sausage
Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, then cook the sausage links until browned on all sides. Remove them from the pot and slice them into ½-inch thick pieces. Return them to the pan.
Step 2: Cook the Ground Beef
Add the ground beef, onions, and jalapenos to the Dutch oven and cook them until the meat is no longer pink and the onions and peppers are soft. Drain the grease and return the mixture to the pan.
Step 3: Add the Sauce Ingredients
Add the oregano, basil, and pepper and stir. Then, pour in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, and diced tomatoes. Stir, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4: Add the Pasta
Add the beef broth and pasta. Stir and continue cooking until the pasta is tender.
Step 5: Add the Cheese
Remove the Dutch oven from the heat and stir in the cheese until it melts. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Always wash your hands and never touch your face when working with hot peppers.
- Cook the Italian sausage until browned on the outside and no further. It will continue cooking as you cook the rest of the dish.
- Remove the Dutch oven from the heat as soon as the pasta is al dente to keep it from getting mushy.
Variations
- Omit the jalapenos and use sweet Italian sausage for a mild version of this recipe.
- For even more heat, leave the seeds inside the jalapeno.
- You can use ground beef, a mix of ground beef or pork, or ground turkey in this recipe.
- Try adding other veggies like bell peppers and mushrooms.
- Your favorite short pasta will work for this recipe.
What to Serve with Italian Sausage Pasta
This is a hearty dish, so I recommend keeping things simple. I love to serve it with some crusty bread and a side salad.
Recipe FAQ
When cutting sausage for pasta, brown it on the outside first. Then, slice it into ½-inch thick pieces. This gives you a great texture and a bite-sized size.
Yes. Italian sausage has a good amount of fat in it. It should be cooked first so the fat can render and prevent a greasy pasta.
Italian sausage pairs well with onions, garlic, bell peppers, mushrooms, beans, olives, and, of course, pasta sauce.
This recipe will last for up to 4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
This recipe is freezer-friendly, and it will last for up to 3 months in the freezer when frozen properly.
How to Store and Reheat Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe Today
Refrigerate this dish for up to 4 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months in an airtight container. Defrost before reheating.
To reheat the dish, add it to a Dutch oven and cook it over medium-low heat until heated through.
Try This Delicious Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe Today
This Italian sausage pasta recipe is hearty, hefty, and ready in about 30 minutes. You can’t beat that combo! It’s so meaty and cheesy, and it has a nice kick of heat, as well. Give this one a try, and I know you’ll make it a permanent part of your recipe rotation. You’ll have to, or your family might revolt!
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Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound hot Italian sausage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 jalapeno, stem and seeds removed, diced
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
- 4 ounce diced green chiles
- 4 cups beef broth
- 16 ounce rotini pasta
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven over medium heat, melt butter and cook sausage links until browned on all sides.
- Once sausage has browned, remove from pan and slice into ½ inch thick pieces, then return to pan.
- Add ground beef, onions, and jalapenos.
- Cook until meat is no longer pink and onions and peppers are soft. Drain grease and return to pan.
- Sprinkle oregano, basil, and pepper into the meat mixture. Stir to combine.
- Pour tomato sauce, tomato paste, and diced tomatoes, into the pan. Stir. Cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirred occasionally.
- Add beef broth and pasta to the pan. Stir and continue cooking until the pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat and add shredded cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted.
- Serve hot with a side salad and crusty bread.
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