Short on time? This Skillet Pasta with Sausage is made in one pan and is ready in no time at all.
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As I was making dinner last night, I just kept thinking to myself just how much I enjoy cooking. I’m pretty lucky that I get to cook for a living, doing what I love to do every day. And the majority of the time, that time in the kitchen is my favorite part of the day.
But there are definitely days when I just don’t want to cook. Days when the kids are crazy (oh wait – that’s every day!) or days when we have been out all day and are exhausted. And honestly – sometimes I just want to take a day off.
For those days, I like to have a few favorite recipes that come together in a snap and that take only a few ingredients. Recipes that I know my family will eat. Last week, I shared our favorite mac and cheese, and today, I’m back with another family favorite that I decided to add a little something special to.
Skillet Pasta with Sausage. My family actually loves this dish. And I love it because not only do they eat it, but it’s made in one pan, which means less clean up for me. Winner!!
How to make Skillet Pasta with Sausage
This dinner idea is so super simple. I use smoked sausage to make it fast, since it’s already fully cooked. And yeah, I love the way it tastes! All you do it brown it up, add in the veggies, some liquid and the pasta, and then cook it all together. My family loves penne pasta, bur I really think any short cut pasta would work well. You’ll need to cover the pan that it cooks in, so if your pan doesn’t have a lid, you can just use a baking sheet as a lid.
Once all the liquid is absorbed, it forms just enough of a sauce to cling to the noodles and add lots of flavor. The Green Giant vegetables add a whole new layer of flavors. And I don’t know who loved this skillet pasta more – my kids or my husband. There wasn’t a noodle left when dinner time was over!
Watch how to make Skillet Pasta with Sausage
Are you a visual person? Watch the video above to see how to make this dish.
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Skillet Pasta with Sausage
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 14-16 oz fully cooked smoked sausage cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 12 oz package Green Giant Garden Vegetable Medley
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 8 oz dry penne pasta
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and onion and cook until the sausage is browned and the onion is soft, about 3-5 minutes. Add in the frozen vegetables, chicken broth and milk. Stir in the penne pasta.
- Cover and cook until the pasta is al dente, about 15 minutes.* Stir and season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and stir in to melt and combine. Garnish with fresh parsley to serve.
naomi says
I love how easy this is – perfect for the weeknight dinners.
Jenny Flake says
Love this quick and simple dinner idea! Fun seeing you on Twitter tonight! xo
Amber says
Smells soo good. Unfortunately had to make more noodles separately cause I had way to much broth left over.
JulieD says
Looks so good and easy to make!
Cassie says
I have some frozen Green Giant veggies to eat with my lunch today…they have become a go-to lunch for me. As has smoked sausage and now I’m dying for some of this!
Liz says
Love a one pan meal…especially one packed with so many yummy ingredients. Using the seasoned veggies is a terrific shortcut, too.
Chels R. says
This looks great! I love using those rope sausage links in recipes because they are on sale a lot. I’m gonna have to try this one.
Nicole says
I love using frozen veggies, so quick and convenient! This skillet sausage pasta looks awesome!
Shawn @ I Wash You Dry says
I love simple and easy, one skillet, dinner recipes! This is brilliant, and I love those Green Giant seasoned veggies. They’re perfect for dinners in a pinch.
TidyMom says
This looks perfect!! I made something similar recently, next time I want to try your version! I love the idea of using froze vegetables!
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
This is just perfect! Totally craving smoky sausage and comforting pasta right now, so I could do with a big old bowl of this!
Tash says
This looks delicious! I rarely mix pasta and sausages (no particular reason) but i’m thinking of giving it a try, the pasta looks so creamy. Loving your photography! (as usual!!)
Baby June says
Mmm that looks great! Such a wonderful comforting meal!
Joanna says
I make a sausage potato skillet a lot for fast dinners…I would have never thought to do a veggie and pasta combo. We will def have to make this one night!
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Liz says
I like this recipe. Very tasty. Thank you.
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
This looks great, I love that the pasta is even cooked in the same skillet, rather than boiled separately! What a quick and easy supper.