Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with One-Pot Sweet Chili BBQ Sausage Pasta. This quick and easy dish brings together the smoky essence of American BBQ and the comforting simplicity of Tuscan cuisine, all cooked in just one pot! In under 30 minutes, you can serve a hearty meal that is sweet, spicy, and cheesy—perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The rich combination of sweet chili sauce and BBQ creates an irresistible flavor profile that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta (uncooked)
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (smoky or tangy)
- 3 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned, drained)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and diced red onion; sauté for about 5 minutes until the sausage is golden.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth, sweet chili sauce, and BBQ sauce; mix well.
- Add uncooked pasta, bell peppers, and corn; ensure the pasta is submerged in the liquid.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender.
- Once cooked, stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American/Tuscan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 heaping cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg