One Pot Italian Sausage Pasta Bake Enjoy a comforting and hearty dish with this one pot Italian sausage pasta bake, perfect for a family dinner or a cozy night in. Ingredients 1 pound Italian sausage 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes 2 ½ cups chicken broth or stock 2 cups shell pasta 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese + extra for topping if desired ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese Instructions In a large skillet, brown the sausage with the onion until nicely browned (about 10 minutes). Add the garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, shell pasta, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes or until the pasta is just tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheeses until melted. If desired, top with extra mozzarella before serving.
