ONE-POT SAUSAGE AND BASIL PASTA

One-Pot Sausage and Basil Pasta image

There's nothing better than coming home and putting dinner on the table in 30 minutes. It's easy to add different kinds of sausage or seasonings to make this sausage and basil pasta your own. -Erin Raatjes, New Lenox, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
1 package (13 to 14 ounces) smoked turkey sausage, thinly sliced
3 cups grape tomatoes, halved
2 cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
1 large onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
4-1/2 cups water
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, combine the first 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until pasta is al dente, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add Parmesan, salt and pepper; stir until cheese is melted. If desired, mix in crushed red pepper flakes and top with additional Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 862mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.