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Easy Cheesy Sausage and Green Bean Skillet Pasta

By Rachael | Updated on November 15, 2018

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Bertolli®. The opinions and text are all mine.

A one skillet pasta dish that is cheesy, hearty, and flavorful, and that is made in under 20 minutes! A perfect weeknight meal.

Cheesy Sausage and Green Bean Skillet Pasta that whips up in just 20 minutes and only takes one skillet to make!

I love food, and grew up in a family where pasta was a staple at dinner time. My dad lived in Italy for a time, and this meant he had a passion for Italian dishes. My passion for food is only rivaled by my passion for travel. My husband and I have had the privilege of extensive travel, usually as a result of scrimping and saving in other areas so we could afford to see the world.

One of my favorite locations to visit is Italy. The culture, the history, the art, and of course the food are all a big draw. As are the gorgeous landscapes. It will always hold a special place in my heart, and I intend to visit it again and often. But with four little ones at home, and bills to pay, getting there as much as I want is a challenge.

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I was at my local Kroger banner store, Smith’s, doing some shopping, and saw that all the staff wore shirts that said, “Taste of Italy” on them. There were signs, and banners, and fun samples. It was very festive, and I loved it. It made me remember fondly our travels through Italy, and made me want to make a fantastic Italian-inspired dinner for my family. Just a little something to keep the fun and fond memories going.

The only problem was, it was a Tuesday, and a very busy one. Kids had activities, I was driving, which meant hours in the car, not the kitchen.

But don’t worry, thanks to Bertolli pasta sauces, I did not need hours. One thing my dad always taught me was that a good sauce needs time to simmer. But we live in the world of instant, and time is a luxury I rarely have. Which is why I am so grateful for quick cook meals, and amazing bottled pasta sauces to help make recipes like this possible on a hectic weeknight. This recipe is ridiculously easy, and tastes awesome. Plus it is super easy to customize to personal preference.

A tasty sauce that will help you feel like you are eating in Italy !

Here is what I did:

I browned some sausage and sautéed some onions, then added in my quick cook (no boil, no strain) pasta noodles, water, and some fresh French green beans, and let it cook 10 minutes. Then I added in the Bertolli pasta sauce, and let it simmer a couple minutes longer to let a little more water cook off. Of course if you can’t find the quick cook noodles, just cook noodles like normal, and sauté the green beans with your meat and onions. Then add in the noodles and the sauce.   Making this cheesy green bean and sausage skillet pastaOnce all of your ingredients are combined, just top it with cheese, and throw it in the oven on broil for a few minutes to melt the cheese on top. You can use as much or as little cheese as you’d like. I was in a cheesy mood, so we used a full 2 1/2 cups! Then I garnished with some fresh cut Italian parsley, and wahla, dinner was done, start to finish under 20 minutes! A cheese topped skillet pasta that is made in just 20 minutes. It was so quick we even had time to eat the Italian way, as a family, gathered round the table, despite an evening full of activities. And wow was it good. The spicy sausage adds some heft and flavor, the green beans add texture, and the cheese, well, cheese is just yummy! Right?

Penne skillet pasta full of flavor, and made in just one pot!

And clean up was a snap too because I made it all in one skillet! Hello…is that awesome or what? Of course, getting the kids to clean out the dishwasher is always a chore, so I save energy where I can so I can expend it where I have to. I’m smart like that.

A cheesy skillet pasta that is perfect for weeknights and whips up in just 20 minutes.

This makes a lot, so we will definitely be eating leftovers of it, but while in general I am not a huge leftovers fan, these leftovers will definitely get used up as I have been craving some Tuscan and Italian inspired cuisine of late.

Last time I was in Italy I tossed my coin over my shoulder into the Trevi fountain, so I will be back! Maybe I will see you there?

Meaty, cheesy, flavorful skillet pasta made in just one pot in under 20 minutes!

Until then, let’s enjoy some tasty, easy, family style pasta together! Let’s get to the recipe:

Easy Cheesy Sausage and Green Bean Skillet Pasta

A one skillet pasta dish that is cheesy, hearty, and flavorful, and that is made in under 20 minutes! A perfect weeknight meal.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheesy, easy, green bean, sausage, skillet pasta
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 544kcal
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 lb hot Italian sausage
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 3 cups water
  • 1- 12 oz box quick cook or "pronto" penne pasta the kind of pasta you do not have to boil or strain
  • 2 cups fresh snipped green beans I used French green beans
  • 1- 24 ounce jar Bertolli Tomato and Basil pasta sauce
  • 2-3 cups Mozzarella cheese shreds How cheesy do you want it?

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley chopped fine

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to Broil on High.
  • Heat olive oil in a deep skillet, and brown your sausage over a medium high heat.
  • Add in onion, and saute until fragrant, about a minute
  • Pour 3 cups of water over the top, add in snipped green beans and quick cook pasta, turn heat to high.
  • Set timer, and cook for 10 minutes.
  • At the end of 10 minutes, pour Bertolli sauce over the top, and stir in. Let simmer 2-3 more minutes.
  • Top with cheese, and put in in the oven to broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

If you can't find the Pronto or quick cook pasta, then just cook your pasta according to package directions, and remove water from the ingredient list. Instead, sautee green beans with the sausage and onion and move on to step 6 in the directions.

Nutrition

Calories: 544kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 932mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 910IU | Vitamin C: 9.7mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 2.2mg

Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Bertolli®. The opinions and text are all mine.

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  1. Liz says

    November 8, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    Nice and easy. Thank you.
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  3. Anne says

    September 13, 2022 at 12:39 pm

    Easy and delicious. Reminds me of lasagna, yet without all the fuss! I like that the vegetables are hidden in there. Goes well with a salad also. Made this for my son (who's recuperating from surgery) to continue eating once I leave to return home.
    ★★★★★
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    • Rachael says

      September 26, 2022 at 11:04 am

      I am so glad you all enjoyed it!
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