Description
One-Pot Sweet Chili BBQ Sausage Pasta is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that blends the robust flavors of American BBQ with the comforting essence of Italian cuisine. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pot wonder combines savory smoked sausage, sweet chili sauce, and melted cheddar cheese over pasta for a meal that’s both satisfying and full of flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or potlucks, this dish promises to leave everyone at your table wanting more. With minimal cleanup and customizable ingredients, it’s a versatile recipe that fits any dietary preference.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta (uncooked)
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté sliced sausage and red onion for about 5 minutes until golden.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, sweet chili sauce, and BBQ sauce; stir to combine.
- Add uncooked pasta, bell peppers, and corn; mix well to ensure pasta is submerged.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm with optional garnishes like green onions or cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 320g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg