One Pot Sausage, Brussels Sprouts and Cavatappi

Name: One Pot Sausage, Brussels Sprouts and Cavatappi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 pound Ground Sweet Or Hot Italian Sausage; 3/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1 cup Chopped Onion; 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic; 1 pound Brussels Sprouts, Trimmed & Halved; 1/4 teaspoons Onion Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 2 cups Water; 1 can (28 Oz. Size) Crushed Tomatoes; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning; 8 ounces, weight Cavatappi, Uncooked; 4 ounces, weight Sliced Mozzarella; 1 Tablespoon Chopped Parsley For Garnish

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 pound Ground Sweet Or Hot Italian Sausage
3/4 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
1 cup Chopped Onion
2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
1 pound Brussels Sprouts, Trimmed & Halved
1/4 teaspoons Onion Powder
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
2 cups Water
1 can (28 Oz. Size) Crushed Tomatoes
1- 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
8 ounces, weight Cavatappi, Uncooked
4 ounces, weight Sliced Mozzarella
1 Tablespoon Chopped Parsley For Garnish

1
Preheat a large, oven proof deep skillet or saute pan on medium high heat.
2
Add olive oil, sausage, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
3
Cook until sausage is no longer pink (about 7-8 minutes), breaking sausage into small chunks using a wooden spatula.
4
Transfer sausage into a plate.
5
Discard fat, reserving 1 tablespoon in the pan.
6
Reduce heat to medium.
7
Add onion and garlic.
8
Cook, stirring for 1 minute.
9
Add Brussels sprouts, onion powder, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
10
Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11
Add water, crushed tomatoes, sugar, Italian seasoning, cavatappi and sausage.
12
Bring to a boil.
13
Cover and simmer for another 15-18 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
14
Preheat oven to low broil.
15
Place mozzarella slices over pasta.
16
Place pan in oven and broil until cheese melts and bubbles.
17
Garnish with chopped parsley or basil.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 pound Ground Sweet Or Hot Italian Sausage, 3/4 teaspoons Salt, 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper, and more.

Yes, One Pot Sausage, Brussels Sprouts and Cavatappi falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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One Pot Sausage, Brussels Sprouts and Cavatappi

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