One-Pot Sausage & Cheese Cappelletti
A hearty and comforting one-pot meal with fresh cappelletti pasta, savory Italian sausage, tomato sauce, and melty mozzarella cheese. Quick to prepare and full of flavor, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
4 Italian sausages (mild or hot), casings removed
1 sweet onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups fresh cappelletti pasta, uncooked
1 jar pasta sauce (about 3 cups)
2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon fresh basil, roughly chopped
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Crumble in the sausages and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add the onion and garlic, cooking for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in uncooked cappelletti, pasta sauce, beef broth, oregano, and basil. Mix well.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and flavors meld.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top, cover again, and let cheese melt for 2–3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Use spicy Italian sausage for extra heat.
Add vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, or bell peppers for more nutrition.
Substitute cappelletti with tortellini or ravioli if needed.
Top with Parmesan, provolone, or fontina for added cheesiness.
Stir occasionally while simmering to prevent pasta from sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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