ONE POT PASTA - ITALIAN OR MEXICAN

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Perfect for those evenings that you're home, hungry, and in the mood to eat, but not cook. This is a great 'first meal' to teach your kids or spouse. Choose either Italian or Mexican.

Provided by wildheart

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 32m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb Italian sausage or 1 lb chorizo sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large sweet pepper, chopped
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chopped stewed tomatoes
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup water
8 ounces uncooked pasta (rigatoni, spirals or small shells)
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms (if making italian)
8 ounces canned chilies or 8 ounces frozen chilies (if making mexican)
1 cup water
1 cup grated cheese (parmesan for italian, monterrey jack for mexican)
1/2 cup sliced black olives (italian)
1 chopped jalapeno (mexican)

Steps:

  • Brown the meat, onion, garlic, and sweet pepper.
  • Add either the mushrooms or the jalepeno.
  • Saute until the onions are translucent.
  • Drain off fat.
  • Add all of the remaining ingredients except cheese.
  • Cover tightly.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Stir.
  • Reduce heat to low and uncover.
  • Simmer, uncovered, 25-30 mintues or until the pasta is tender.
  • Stir occasionally, and add a little water if necessary.
  • Serve with the cheese on the side, let everyone sprinkle their own.
  • Yum.

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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used gluten-free pasta and it turned out great. The sauce is flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Rana tayyab Ali
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a lifesaver on busy weeknights. The pasta is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Henry Agos
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This dish is a family favorite! It's so easy to make and everyone loves it. I usually add some extra vegetables to the sauce, like spinach or zucchini.


Ishfaq Baloch
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile and easy to make. I've made it with different types of pasta and vegetables, and it's always delicious.


Kathryn Selleck
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used gluten-free pasta and it turned out great. The sauce is flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Samsul Hoque
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a lifesaver on busy weeknights. The pasta is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tregeo Cell
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This dish is a family favorite! It's so easy to make and everyone loves it. I usually add some extra vegetables to the sauce, like spinach or zucchini.


Samid Negar
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile and easy to make. I've made it with different types of pasta and vegetables, and it's always delicious.


Nidhi Lal
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used gluten-free pasta and it turned out great. The sauce is flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


nati Alex
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a lifesaver on busy weeknights. The pasta is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


OIRS
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This dish is a family favorite! It's so easy to make and everyone loves it. I usually add some extra vegetables to the sauce, like spinach or zucchini.


Kerv Man
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile and easy to make. I've made it with different types of pasta and vegetables, and it's always delicious.


Resham Neupane
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used gluten-free pasta and it turned out great. The sauce is flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Frank Rivera
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rans Annor
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This one pot pasta is a lifesaver! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use any type of pasta and vegetables that I have on hand.