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    One Pot Spicy Sausage Pasta

    Published: Aug 22, 2020 · Modified: Sep 7, 2022 by Sally · 20 Comments

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    This one pot spicy sausage pasta is so easy and full of flavour made with chorizo, herbs and chilli flakes. It comes together in a single pot meaning less washing up and dinner can be ready in about 30 minutes!

    Spicy tomato pasta with fork in a bowl
    One pot meals are dinner saviours. When you are short on time, not really sure what to make, or just want something pretty low effort, then a one pot pasta basically means throwing everything in a pot you’re done. Well not quite but it’s pretty close!

    In my weekly meal plan I generally have at least one or two pasta dishes. The reason is that I ALWAYS have pasta in my pantry and it is so versatile being a base for so many different flavour combinations.

    I have to admit that while a lot of the recipes that I publish on this site are planned and well thought out, this one was born from some hungry bellies, a desire to avoid the grocery shop, and the attitude of let’s throw it in the pot and see what happens.

    My husband took the lead on creating the first version of this dish and after licking the bowl clean I exclaimed that we just had to make that again! Then came the reverse engineering of what exactly was used in that first version, but the result that I am sharing today is so delicious that I ate several forkfuls while shooting the photos for this post. I just couldn’t help it.

    cast iron pot with lid and spicy tomato pasta
    This recipe cooks the pasta in the pot alongside the other ingredients rather than having to boil it first which is a huge time saver. Plus the starchy water helps to make the sauce super thick and creamy and delicious.

    One thing that always gets me about a one pot pasta recipe is just how much additional flavour the pasta inherits by cooking in stock alongside all the other flavour components. It’s just not something you can achieve when you cook your pasta and sauce separately.

    This version of the one pot pasta uses chorizo sausages for extra flavour (but you could sub with any sausages you have available), has a rich tomato based sauce thanks to the tomato paste and tomato puree, and is finished off with some herbs, chilli flakes and a little bit of fresh parmasen to give it that extra creaminess but adding this is totally optional if you want it to remain dairy-free.

    Close up of pasta and chorizo sausage
    For the pasta you will want to use something small so that it cooks quickly. My new found favourite pasta shape is casarecce which are short twists of pasta, appearing rolled up on themselves which makes for perfect little nooks for sauce to grab hold. Spirals, elbows, or shells would also work well for this dish, but my favourite type as usual is the one that you have in your pantry already!

    The best thing about this recipe is that it’s pretty forgiving so as long as you don’t change the ratios, play around with the flavours you add. Adjust the chilli quantity to your tastes or omit it completely if you’re looking for something more family friendly. Use whatever combo of herbs you have on hand and if you don’t have tomato puree, a can of tomatoes would work just fine although the texture will be less creamy and more chunky.

    bowl of pasta with cast iron pot in the background
    The pot you use to make this pasta is everything. You want to use a medium sized, heavy based pot with a lid. My favourite is a cast iron one that I picked up from Ikea, it is just the right size for this and is fantastic for ensuring even heat distribution.

    If you need something quick to pull together for dinner using mostly ingredients you have already, then this one pot pasta is a great option. It comes together in just over 30 minutes making it a perfect option for busy weeknights. Plus any leftovers make a delicious lunch the next day!

    You really can’t go wrong with a one pot dinner!

    Forkful of pasta and sausage
    If you do make this recipe, please be sure to leave a comment and rating below! And tag any of your creations on Instagram with #eightforestlane as I would love to see.

    One Pot Spicy Sausage Pasta

    This one pot spicy sausage pasta is so easy and full of flavour made with chorizo, herbs and chili flakes. It comes together in a single pan meaning less washing up and dinner can be ready in about 30 minutes!
    4.15 from 34 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Australian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Author: Sally
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    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 red onion diced
    • 2-3 cloves garlic crushed
    • 450 grams chorizo sausages cut into 1 inch pieces
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon dried basil
    • ½ teaspoon chili flakes
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 cups chicken stock
    • 1 ½ cups tomato puree (passata)
    • 320 grams dried pasta (I used casarecce)
    • ¼ cup parmesan cheese optional
    • chopped parsley to garnish

    Instructions

    • Heat olive oil in a heavy based pot on high heat and add chopped sausages, onion and garlic. Saute for 5-7 minutes until the sausages are brown and the onions are soft.
    • Add tomato paste and stir through. Cook for an additional minute until the tomato paste is fragrant and starting to darken in colour.
    • Turn down the heat to medium/low and add in the spices and salt and pepper, followed by the stock and the tomato puree. Finally stir through the dried pasta and put the lid on.
    • Cook for approximately 15 minutes, stirring occasionally so the pasta doesn’t stick, or until the pasta is cooked through. Cooking time will be dependent on the type of pasta you use.
    • Remove the lid and finish cooking for a few minutes to thicken the sauce. Take off the heat and stir through the parmesan and parsley if using and serve.

    Notes

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    Nutritional information is provided as a guide only and is calculated using automated online tools, therefore we cannot guarantee the accuracy. We encourage you to make your own calculations based on the actual ingredients used in your recipe.

    Have you made this recipe?Leave a comment and a rating below and tag your creations with #eightforestlane on Instagram!
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    Comments

    1. Nicole

      March 13, 2023 at 4:05 am

      Wow! This was amazing and is now one of my favourite pasta dishes already. We will definitely be making this again as the whole family enjoyed it. I have to say, I was surprised at how filling it is. So much so that we’ve got leftovers that we’ll be having for lunch tomorrow.

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      • Sally

        March 14, 2023 at 6:39 pm

        So happy you and your family enjoyed this recipe! Thanks Nicole 🙂

    2. Mal clarke

      October 30, 2022 at 4:34 am

      Omg this is the best pasta dish I’ve had so easy to do.the taste with chorizo is to die for and it taste great even when cold .thank you so much it’s going in my recipe book .

      Reply
      • Sally

        November 07, 2022 at 7:06 am

        So glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for taking the time to leave a review 🙂

      • Amanda Higgins

        February 21, 2023 at 5:13 am

        Hi from UK. I made this with 400g of good quality caramelised onion sausages (skin removed) and 75g of diced chorizo and added a little gulp of red wine, it was amazing!!!

      • Sally

        February 26, 2023 at 7:43 pm

        Sounds amazing Amanda! Glad you enjoyed!

    3. Kerry

      May 24, 2022 at 12:01 pm

      This was SO good! We had mild Italian sausage on hand, it was delicious!

      Reply
      • Sally

        May 24, 2022 at 1:04 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for coming back and leaving a review 🙂

    4. Jim Price

      November 22, 2021 at 1:30 pm

      Mexican chorizo or Spanish chorizo?

      Reply
      • Sally

        November 23, 2021 at 6:36 am

        Hi Jim, Spanish chorizo is what I use for this recipe. Thanks!

    5. Madi

      November 15, 2021 at 7:54 am

      This was such a quick, good recipe that even my fussy partner loved.
      I did sub out the chorizo for seasoned veggie sausages, and I didn’t have any tomato paste or passata so I subbed them for a homemade tomato sauce, canned tomato and a pinch of brown sugar.
      Thanks for your meal inspo

      Reply
      • Sally

        November 15, 2021 at 11:47 am

        Thanks Madi! Glad you and your partner enjoyed this recipe 🙂

    6. Sarah

      September 06, 2021 at 6:56 pm

      Made this for dinner tonight, delicious! Hubby hovered it up and went for seconds. Will make again 🙂

      Reply
      • Sally

        September 09, 2021 at 6:48 am

        Thanks Sarah, this is one of our favourites as well so glad you enjoyed it!

      • Missy

        March 16, 2022 at 2:50 am

        What is a substitute for spanish chorizo..? Don’t have any of that here 🙁

      • Sally

        March 16, 2022 at 6:26 am

        Hi Missy, any seasoned sausages should work as a replacement just keep in mind a lot of the flavour of this dish comes from the chorizo sausage so you may want to increase some other seasonings to compensate depending on what type of sausage you have available.

      • Angela Camacho

        February 07, 2023 at 10:23 am

        This was good, I subbed 4 spicy sausage links but did have to add water to get pasta to cook. Approx. 1-2 to 2 cups in total.

      • Sally

        February 15, 2023 at 7:51 am

        Thanks for your comment Angela, glad you enjoyed it!

    7. Nina

      October 10, 2020 at 12:18 am

      I tried this recipe tonight and it turned out wonderful! Maybe it was the pasta I used but I ended up needing to put more water to cook the pasta through but you’re right. The flavor definitely comes through better when you cook the pasta in the sauce. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Sally

        October 14, 2020 at 11:25 am

        So glad you enjoyed it!

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