One Pan Apple Pasta

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This easy one-pan dinner combines sweet and savory flavors with chicken apple sausage, fresh apples, and pasta in a creamy cheese sauce.

Clare Greco
Updated on Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:30:10 GMT
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My Chicken Apple Sausage One Pan Pasta brings pure comfort to busy weeknights. I created this recipe one evening when craving something cozy but quick. The way sweet apple sausage meets tender pasta in rich sauce creates magic in one pan making dinner time easy yet special.

Pure Kitchen Magic

Something wonderful happens when you cook everything together in one pan. Each ingredient shares its flavors creating something absolutely delicious. I love how simple cleanup lets me spend more time enjoying dinner with family instead of washing dishes.

From My Kitchen to Yours

  • Sweet Sausage: 1 pound sliced brings smoky apple flavor
  • Fresh Onion: 1 small diced creates sweet base
  • Tart Apple: 1 Granny Smith adds bright notes
  • Rich Broth: 2 cups chicken makes perfect sauce
  • Zesty Tomatoes: 1 can with chiles brings warmth
  • Good Cream: ½ cup creates silky finish
  • Pasta Love: 8 ounces holds sauce beautiful
  • Melty Cheese: 1 cup Jack brings everything together

Creating Dinner Dreams

Sweet Start
Cook sausage onions until golden apple garlic join dance.
Liquid Love
Pour broth tomatoes cream watch pasta nestle in.
Gentle Time
Let everything simmer together pasta drinks up flavors.
Cheesy Magic
Stir in melty cheese watch it create creamy clouds.
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Comfort Discovery

Finding this recipe changed our busy weeknights forever. The sweet apple hints dancing with savory sausage creates perfect balance while everything comes together in one pan making cleanup dream come true.

Kitchen Dreams

Sometimes I switch sausages add extra vegetables brings new life. More cream makes everything extra rich while different cheeses create new flavors. Each small change keeps dinner exciting while staying simple easy.

Keeping Fresh Magic

Leftovers stay happy three days covered well in fridge. Quick warm up splash broth brings everything back to life. Pan warming works best though microwave saves time busy days both taste lovely.

Simple Joy

This dish brings such happiness to our table. One pan creates layers flavors while keeping cleanup easy. Whether quiet family dinner or casual friends gathering everyone leaves table satisfied smiling.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ What pasta shape works best?

Medium shapes like Cellentani, penne, or rotini work well. They hold sauce and cook evenly in the pan.

→ Can I use different apples?

Granny Smith adds nice tartness but any firm apple works. Avoid soft apples that might get mushy while cooking.

→ Can I make this ahead?

Best served fresh as pasta continues absorbing sauce. Reheat leftovers with a splash of cream or broth.

→ What cheese can I substitute?

Any melting cheese works - try cheddar or mozzarella. Avoid hard cheeses that won't melt smoothly.

→ Is the pan size important?

Use a large, deep skillet or pan that's oven-safe for broiling. Pan needs room for pasta to cook evenly.

Sausage Apple Pasta

A creamy pasta dish made in one pan with chicken apple sausage, fresh apples, and melty cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights.

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
25 Minutes
Total Time
45 Minutes

Category: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 6 Servings (1 pan)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

01 1 tablespoon olive oil.
02 1 pound chicken apple sausage.
03 1/2 large onion.
04 2 cloves garlic.
05 1 Granny Smith apple.
06 2 cups chicken broth.
07 14.5 oz tomatoes with chilies.
08 1/2 cup heavy cream.
09 10 ounces pasta.
10 Salt and pepper.
11 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese.
12 1/4 cup green onions.

Instructions

Step 01

Brown sausage and onions in oil, add garlic and apples.

Step 02

Mix in broth, tomatoes, cream, pasta and seasonings.

Step 03

Boil then simmer covered until pasta is done.

Step 04

Stir in half the cheese, top with rest and broil until melted.

Step 05

Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Notes

  1. Use any medium pasta shape.
  2. Pan must be oven-safe.

Tools You'll Need

  • Large oven-safe skillet.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy (cream, cheese).
  • Wheat (pasta).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 491
  • Total Fat: 25 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 46 g
  • Protein: 23 g