Description
This one-pot pasta dish combines the flavors of sausage and fresh vegetables for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces penne or rotini
- 1 pound pre-cooked sausage (browned ground beef, or shredded chicken)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small zucchini (chopped)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes (with the liquid)
- 3 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan
- 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over a camp stove or steady campfire grate.
- Add the olive oil.
- If you are using raw ground beef, cook it first until browned, then drain off excess grease.
- If your meat is already cooked, move right to the vegetables.
- Add the zucchini and bell pepper.
- Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring now and then.
- Pour in the pasta, diced tomatoes with the liquid, and broth.
- Stir in the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Give it a good stir so the pasta is not clumped together.
- Bring the pot to a low boil.
- Cover and reduce the heat to a steady simmer.
- Cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Stir every few minutes so the pasta does not stick on the bottom.
- Once the pasta is tender, stir in the cheese.
- Add the spinach last if you want it.
- Let it wilt for 1 to 2 minutes, then serve.
Notes
- This dish is versatile; feel free to add more vegetables or adjust seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg