One-Pot Fettuccine and Sausage

THIS RECIPE IS ONE OF MY FAMILY’S GO-TOS when we want plenty of flavor but have very little time. In less than 30 minutes you can prepare this easy yet satisfying pasta dish that can feed your whole family—in fact, why not double it and invite the neighbors? Pasta party time!

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

8 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

1 pound Italian sausage links

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons onion powder
2 sprigs fresh thyme

2 sprigs fresh rosemary

1 teaspoon cornstarch

Kosher salt
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 cup tri-colored grape tomatoes, halved

1 pound fettuccine

Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Cooking Instructions

01

Melt the butter and olive oil together in a large, deep skillet over medium- high heat. Add the garlic and sausage, breaking up the sausage links into big chunks with your wooden spoon. Brown for 2–3 minutes. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, cornstarch, and a little bit of salt (don’t overseason—remember the sausage and broth also add salt to this dish). Stir everything together, making sure the cornstarch doesn’t clump and the seasonings coat the sausage. As they brown, continue to break the sausage into smaller pieces with your spoon.

02

Pour in the chicken broth. As it comes up to a simmer, add the tomatoes.

03

When the stock is bubbling, add the fettuccine to the pan, making sure it’s submerged in the liquid. Simmer until the pasta is al dente (usually about 12 minutes—follow the directions on the package) and the liquid has thickened, creating a delicious sauce.