One Pot Pasta Recipe (with Sausage and Zucchini)

One pot pasta recipe in a bowl with a fork.

5 from 3 votes

One Pot Pasta Recipe (with Sausage and Zucchini)

Add this delicious and easy one pot pasta recipe to your weeknight menu (this week!) You'll love how simple and flavorful this dish is with spicy sausage, garden-fresh zucchini, and perfectly al dente bucatini pasta! And with only one pot to wash, clean up is just as easy!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian, Italian-american

Servings:

Calories: 618kcal

Author: Teri & Jenny

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil divided
2 spicy Italian sausages casings removed
1 chopped yellow onion
2 zucchini sliced lengthwise, then thinly sliced (into 1/2 circles)
2 minced garlic cloves
1 1/2 tablespoons minced thyme
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 pound bucatini
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Place a large pot over medium-high heat. Add oil and sauté sausage until browned and crumbled, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add oninos and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes.
Add zucchini, garlic and thyme and continue to sauté for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Pour stock into the pot and bring to a boil.
Add pasta and lower heat to medium.
Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and pasta is al dente. Season with salt and pepper.
Top pasta with parmesan and carefully toss until well combined. Adjust seasonings and serve with more fresh grated parmesan and thyme.

Notes

Follow these tips for the best sausage and zucchini one-pot pasta dinner!

- When browning your sausage, crumble it as it cooks with a wooden spoon. We recommend leaving the crumbles a little larger (like in the pictures) to make it easier to get on the fork while eating.

- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese. Pre-shredded parmesan can sometimes have anti-caking agents on it that prevent the cheese from melting into the smooth creamy sauce we're after with this recipe.

- If you're substituting the bucatini with another type of pasta (might we recommend another long noodle like fettuccine or spaghetti), be sure to follow the directions on the box for how long to boil the particular noodles you're using to prevent over-cooking them.

Storing and Reheating Leftovers

To store any leftovers, keep this pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

To reheat, you can either microwave the pasta in 30-second increments until heated through or reheat it on the stovetop over low-medium heat until warmed through. If the pasta seems a little dry, just add a splash of chicken broth, and be sure to top with more freshly grated parmesan before enjoying your leftovers!

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