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Sausage Ketchup Pasta

A quick and easy one-pan pasta dish featuring sausages, spiral pasta, and a creamy ketchup-based sauce, finished with melted cheese and herbs.

FusionMain CourseTotal 20 min3 servingsEasy~650 kcal

Ingredients

  • Butter2 tablespoons
  • Small Sausages15-20 pieces
  • Ketchup1/2 cup
  • Black Pepper1/2 teaspoon
  • Spiral Pasta (uncooked)2 cups
  • Milk2.5 cups
  • Shredded Cheese1/2 cup
  • Dried Herbs1 teaspoon

Method

  1. 1

    In a large pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 15-20 small sausages (or cut hot dogs) to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.

  3. 3

    Pour in 1/2 cup of ketchup and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir well to coat the sausages.

  4. 4

    Add 2 cups of uncooked spiral pasta to the pan.

  5. 5

    Pour in 2.5 cups of milk, ensuring the pasta is mostly submerged. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

  6. 6

    Reduce heat to low-medium, cover the pan, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed.

  7. 7

    Stir in 1/2 cup of shredded cheese until it melts and the sauce becomes creamy.

  8. 8

    Garnish with 1 teaspoon of dried herbs before serving.

Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min

Tips

  • Adjust the amount of milk as needed to ensure the pasta cooks thoroughly without drying out or becoming too soupy.

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