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Tired of dull flavorless weeknight meals? This one pan southwestern style pasta will have you fighting your family for the leftovers.
I’m a huge fan using packaged sausages in weeknight meals. I use them at least once a week to pull together dinner really quickly. Most varieties are fully cooked, so you can even snack on pieces of it while you cook! Total bonus.
You can buy packaged sausages in a variety of flavors, I like a spicy jalapeno sausage for this recipe. Combined with complementary flavors from the southwest…it gives your taste buds the flavor they deserve…. this delicious weeknight winner.
Use pantry staples that you likely already have, and bring some bold flavor to the table.
One Pan Southwestern Style Pasta
Suggested Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- 1 cup onion diced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- pinch red pepper flakes optional
- 1 Tbs garlic minced
- 12 oz jalapeno flavored sausage sliced
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup half and half or heavy cream
- 14.5oz can fire roasted tomatoes
- 4oz can green chiles diced
- 8 oz pasta rotini
- 1/2 tsp salt and pepper each
- 15oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 15.25oz can sweet corn drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 Tbs cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a large skillet or dutch oven over medium high heat.
- Add onions and cook until softened.
- Add the cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes (if using) and garlic, and cook until fragrant (about a minute).
- Add the sliced sausages, and cook another minute.
- Add chicken broth, half and half, tomatoes, chiles, pasta, and seasonings.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low.
- Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
- Add the black beans and sweet corn and heat for a few minutes, until beans and corn are warmed through.
- Test for seasonings, and adjust as necessary.
- Turn off the heat and stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and cover for about five minutes to allow cheese to melt.
- Top with chopped cilantro, and serve.
- Devour.
Jan Forbes says
Just had this for dinner. Had everyone going back for seconds. I will definitely make this again – delicious
Simon Vanbecelaere says
Sounds like a delicious combination of flavours! Love those one pot meals!
Jolina - The Unlikely Baker says
You had me at one-pot 🙂 That dish looks awesome! Perfect for weeknights when you need something quick and hassle-free.
Karly Campbell says
Ah, love this! Can’t go wrong with a little spicy sausage… and minimal dishes washing!!
Kate says
I just wish there were more precooked turkey sausages!
Arielle says
You have made me obsessed with one pot dishes. I’ll try any one you post
Camilla @FabFood4All says
I love One Pot dishes and this one is crammed full of fabulous flavours – loving the look of those sausages in particular:-)
Tamara says
I am also a fan of using good-quality sausages for quick weeknight meals! This one looks like a winner with its complementary southwest flavors!
Catherine says
I absolutely love the Jack Link’s sausages! They are delicious and this is a wonderful meal for the family. xo, Catherine
Sandi (@fearless_dining) says
This looks delicious. I love that it is a one pot dish…so much easier for busy week nights.
Taylor Thurston says
YES! One pot pasta dishes are my jam. I love sausage in pasta as well. Total bonus that you can snack on it while you eat it! 😉 Pinning for later!
Diana says
I absolutely love one pot pasta dishes! And I love adding sausage to pasta, so flavourful and easy! YUM! Yummed and pinned for later!
Dee says
Awesome, Kylee! I love the Jalapeno flavor, and I’ll be pinning this to try! 🙂
Kylee says
Thanks, Dee – I see you used some of the sausage in a quesadilla! Looks yummy – will give that a try too!