One Pot Sausage Alfredo
Ingredients
- 1 lbground italian sausage
- 8 ozblock cream cheese
- 14.5 ozcan diced tomatoes with basil and oregano
undrained
- 15 ozalfredo sauce
- 2 cwater
- 1 lbshort pasta
- 1 ½ cshredded italian blend cheese
Directions
- 1
In a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- 2
Cut the cream cheese into chunks and add it to the sausage. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and combined with the sausage.
- 3
Add the undrained can of diced tomatoes, followed by the jar of Alfredo sauce. Pour 1 cup of water into the empty Alfredo jar, shake it to get all the remaining sauce, and pour that into the pot as well. Stir everything together until smooth.
- 4
Stir in the dry pasta, making sure it’s fully submerged in the sauce mixture. Bring the pot to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to medium.
- 5
Cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through to prevent sticking.
- 6
After 15 minutes, check that the pasta is tender. Sprinkle the Italian blend cheese evenly over the top.- For a quick finish: cover the pot and cook for 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts.- For a golden top: place under the broiler for 2–3 minutes until bubbly and slightly browned.
- 7
Spoon into bowls and enjoy hot! This dish pairs great with garlic bread or a side salad.
One Pot Sausage Alfredo
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, hearty dinner that practically cooks itself? This One Pot Sausage Alfredo delivers rich flavors with minimal cleanup, making weeknights delicious and stress-free. It's the ultimate answer when you need a satisfying meal without a sink full of dishes.
The magic of this One Pot Sausage Alfredo lies in its clever design: all the robust flavors from savory ground Italian sausage, tangy diced tomatoes with basil and oregano, and rich Alfredo sauce come together in a single pot. This approach ensures a harmonious blend of tastes and textures, delivering a deeply comforting meal with remarkably simple execution.
Prepare for a rich, deeply satisfying meal with every forkful. You'll find tender short pasta enveloped in a luxurious, creamy sauce, studded with flavorful ground Italian sausage and bright notes from the seasoned diced tomatoes. The generous addition of shredded Italian blend cheese creates a wonderfully gooey, comforting finish. This straightforward recipe promises a delicious and easy-to-manage dinner, perfect for any night you need a comforting, full-flavored meal.
While ground Italian sausage provides a robust base, you could experiment with spicy Italian sausage for an extra kick or a milder sweet Italian sausage. For a different cheesy touch, consider swapping the Italian blend cheese for Parmesan or mozzarella if that's what you have on hand. Don't have diced tomatoes with basil and oregano? Regular diced tomatoes will work, just add a pinch of dried basil and oregano separately.
This One Pot Sausage Alfredo is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a quick meal with friends. Serve it simply on its own, perhaps with a side of crusty bread to soak up every last bit of the creamy sauce.