One Pot Andouille Sausage Skillet Pasta
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This incredibly cheesy pasta dish easily comes together in less than 30 minutes in one skillet – even the pasta gets cooked right in the pan!
“One pot” pasta dishes are the best. They’re so easy to put together, and other than a cutting board for some prep work, only a single skillet ends up in the sink. That’s it. And if you’re anything like me, having less dirty dishes is always welcomed in my house.
Now this pasta dish is definitely one of those one pot wonders. It’s a simple sauté of smoked andouille sausage, and with a little bit of diced tomatoes, chicken broth and milk, the pasta gets cooked right in the skillet!
I was honestly a little bit skeptical about this but it really works, and the pasta soaks up all the liquid so don’t worry about having a soggy mess. The texture is absolutely perfect and with a little bit of cheese to top it off, you’ll have this cheesy, comforting pasta dish on your dinner table in less than 30 minutes!
One Pot Andouille Sausage Skillet Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (12.8-ounce) package smoked andouille sausage, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- ½ cup milk
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add sausage and onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until sausage is lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, milk and pasta; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 12-14 minutes.
- Stir in cheese until melted, about 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
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Hello! I was going to try out this recipe but unfortunately I ran out of canned tomatoes! What would recommend as a substitute for it? I have a few cherry tomatoes lying around (about 13 of them) though.
Unfortunately, Camelia, the cherry tomatoes would not be an appropriate substitute. The liquid from the canned tomatoes is imperative in this dish, creating the base of the sauce for this pasta.
I just made this yesterday (and again today with leftover ingredients) and it’s delicious! I love love love one-dish meals. I just have to say, though, when I’m eating it, there’s a part of my mind that is like, “this has tomatoes, milk and chicken broth in it and that’s a gross combination.” LOL Can you tell I used to be a very picky eater? I’m able to put that thought out of my mind to enjoy this dish though. 🙂 Thanks so much!
This is absolutely amazing, I made it exactly as the recipe says and I must say this is just delish!!!! So simple and easy to put together thank you 🙂
What are the little green flecks in the photos? Did you add minced parsley/cilantro to this?
Yes, I added minced cilantro but parsley would work great as well. It’s really up to personal preference.
Dumb question but in the picture you posted what is the green stuff on the dish? And is the sausage you used really spicy?
Kelsey, I used cilantro as a garnish in this dish. The sausage I used is not all that spicy but feel free to use your favorite kind/brand.
I had everything in my pantry to make this except the sausage. But I did have chicken! I added cumin and chile powder to the mix and it tasted delicious! Thank you for this easy recipe!
Made this per the recipe & it turned out amazing! So delicious & just the right amount of spice. I was a bit skeptical while it was cooking, but once the cheese is added…. oh my! Thanks for sharing!
I just discovered your website and can’t wait to try this dish. Looks amazing!
Do you drain the can of tomatoes?
No, I kept the juices and poured it right in with the tomatoes.
My daughter is not a fan of spicy food, do you think this would still have good flavor with regular smoked sausage and monterey jack cheese?
I don’t see why not! Just be sure to use your favorite kind of sausage – that’s where most of the flavor comes from!
The hubs and I like our pasta al dente… Would you suggest adding less liquid for firmer pasta?
Yes, less liquid and less cooking time for more of an al dente texture.
I have angel hair pasta on hand, would this also require less liquid and less cooking time? If so, how much liquid do you recommend?
Lisa, this is really hard to answer as I have not used angel hair pasta myself. You can always add a little more angel hair pasta (about 10-12 ounces) to balance it out.
AMAZING!!! I used Trader Joes chicken andouille sausage and it turned out nice and spicy. Everyone went back for seconds! Great recipe.
Trader Joe’s andouille sausage is the best! That’s the only one I use!
Just made this but used smoked turkey sausage since I couldn’t find andouie. I also added a can of low sodium black beans and a dash of cayenne. Excellent!!!
Just made this. It truly was “Damn Delicious”! Very easy to prepare and even my picky eaters loved it.
I’m so glad the picky eaters loved this!
Tried this. It came out great ! My boyfriend and I were quite please. Thanks
This recipe is the BEST! I love one pot meals and this one is tasty, easy and great for adapting depending on dietary needs (I sub’ed in whole wheat pasta, chicken chorizo, skim milk etc). Shared with my readers here: http://seektobemerry.blogspot.com/2013/12/a-few-things-you-should-know-right-now.html thanks for the inspiration!
This is one dreamy skillet!!!
This looks so beautiful I want to frame it up and hand on my wall. It’s the kind of dinner I would want to eat every day. I love spices sausages especially in a pasta dish. So much flavour with so little effort!
I tried this and my whole family loved it!! Used chipotle chicken sausage and sharp cheese, diced tomatoes with gr.chilies…..it was yummy!!
LOVE that the pasta gets cooked right in – perfection! make this for me anytime sista. Seriously, anyyytime 🙂