Difficulty: Beginner
Pork
No Boil Dutch Oven Pasta
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Difficulty: Beginner
A hearty one-pot baked pasta with savory sausage simmered in marinara and Greek-inspired seasonings, finished with a bubbly, golden layer of melted cheese.
Instructions
- Step 1: Brown sausage in Dutch oven over medium heat. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Step 2: Stir in dry pasta, marinara, water, Colden's Freakin' Greek Rub, salt, and pepper. Ensure pasta is mostly submerged.
- Step 3: Cover and cook at 375°F for 30–35 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
- Step 4: Remove lid. Top with mozzarella and parmesan. Cook uncovered 10–15 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.
- Step 5: Rest 10 minutes before serving to allow sauce to thicken.
Ingredients
Serving Sizes
- 1 pound(s) Dry Pasta (ziti, penne, or rigatoni)
- 1 pound(s) Ground Italian Sausage (or Ground Beef)
- 1 Marinara Sauce (24 ounce Jar)
- 2 cup(s) Water (or half water / half broth)
- 2 teaspoon(s) Colden's Freakin' Greek Rub
- 2 cup(s) Shredded Mozzarella
- 1/2 cup(s) Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Optional: red pepper flakes, ricotta, fresh basil to taste
Tools Needed
- Step 1: Brown sausage in Dutch oven over medium heat. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Step 2: Stir in dry pasta, marinara, water, Colden's Freakin' Greek Rub, salt, and pepper. Ensure pasta is mostly submerged.
- Step 3: Cover and cook at 375°F for 30–35 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
- Step 4: Remove lid. Top with mozzarella and parmesan. Cook uncovered 10–15 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.
- Step 5: Rest 10 minutes before serving to allow sauce to thicken.
Chef Pairings
Serve hot with a crisp green salad and warm garlic bread for a simple, comforting meal that feeds a crowd.