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Cheesy One-Pot Turkey Sausage Pasta

Cheesy One-Pot Turkey Sausage Pasta

Cheesy, saucy, and the easiest weeknight pasta you’ll make. This one-pot turkey sausage pasta is perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 links turkey sausage sliced thick
  • 8 oz pasta
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 bundle fresh basil torn
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add sliced turkey sausage and cook until browned.
  1. Add cherry tomatoes cut-side down and let them blister for 2–3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  1. Stir in diced onion and cook until soft. Add minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute.
  1. Pour in marinara sauce, chicken broth, pasta, and red pepper flakes. Stir to ensure the pasta is submerged, adding more broth if needed.
  1. Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring once, until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.
  1. Turn off the heat and stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
  1. Sprinkle shredded Colby Jack cheese over the top, cover the pot, and let it sit for 2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  1. Finish with torn fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use a mix of Colby Jack and mozzarella cheese.
  • If you prefer spicier pasta, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
  • You can substitute turkey sausage with chicken sausage or even a plant-based sausage for a vegetarian option.
  • Add more chicken broth if the pasta absorbs too much liquid while cooking.
  • Serve with a side of garlic bread for a complete meal.