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This Dump and Bake Creamy Sausage Pasta is the ultimate easy dinner – just toss everything into a baking dish and let the oven do the work! The pasta soaks up a rich, creamy Boursin cheese sauce and when combined with the smoky sausage and tender broccoli, it’s a meal the whole family will devour!
A baked pasta dish that doesn’t require boiling the pasta?! SIGN ME UP!
As a family with four kids and busy schedules, one pot meals have become a staple in our home. Similar to my No Peek Chicken and Rice, this pasta dish requires minimal prep time while still delivering big flavor! And the best part of all? My kids LOVE this dish and I love the prep and even easier clean-up!
Ingredients Needed
The full list of ingredients and amounts are in the recipe card below, but I wanted to draw attention to a few of them:
- Pasta – Bowtie pasta is what I use, but you can also use other shapes that are similarly sized such as medium shells and rotini.
- Broccoli – I’ve tested this recipe with both fresh broccoli and frozen broccoli florets and both work great!
- Sausage – The flavor of Polish Kielbasa is perfect with the Boursin cheese. You can use the rope (U shaped) sausage or the smaller links – either way, you’ll want to cut them into coins that are between 1/4 and 1/2 inch thick.
- Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese – This is a spreadable cheese and melts easily into the dish. If you can’t find Boursin, you can use a flavored garlic & herb cream cheese instead.
How to Make Dump and Bake Pasta
The only real “hands-on” prep you’ll need to do is cut up the sausage. I recommend cutting them in coins about 1/4-1/2 inch thick and slicing them in half if you’re serving this to young kids.
Then, add the pasta, broccoli, and sausage to a greased baking dish. Pour in the chicken broth, milk, and salt.
Make a small opening in the center of the pan and place the unwrapped cheese in the middle. Use a spoon to push all the pasta down into the liquid.
Next, cover the pan with foil. This is super important to keep the steam trapped in and to ensure that the pasta has enough liquid to fully cook.
Bake the casserole for about 30 minutes, remove the foil (discard it) and give it a stir. Return the pan to the oven for 20 minutes or until the pasta is soft; stir then let set.
At this point, the sauce might seem a bit runny. That’s why it’s important to let the pasta set for 10 minutes to allow the sauce to set up a bit. Stir once more and season with salt and pepper, if desired!
Serving Suggestions
Pair the pasta with these easy breadsticks or my no knead Artisan bread and a bowl of fruit and dinner is served! Need a quick dessert? These no-bake cookies can be whipped up in minutes!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, quite easily! You’ll just substitute gluten free pasta in place of the regular pasta and be sure to use sausage that’s labeled gluten free such as Johnsonville Polish Kielbasa.
I don’t recommend mixing it up and refrigerating too long before baking as the pasta can get a bit gummy. Instead, have the sausage sliced up so all you have to do is dump, cover, and bake!
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Microwave or cover and bake when ready to enjoy again! Zhuzh it up by topping with a bit of mozzarella cheese before baking! If it seems dry after being stored, add milk or cream until you’ve reached the desired consistency.
Other Easy One Pot Meals
- One Pot Sausage and Peppers Pasta
- One Pot Spaghetti
- One Pot Mexican Beef & Rice
- Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet
- One Pot Cheesy Ham and Noodle Casserole
- Creamy Red Pepper Pasta Skillet
- Easy Taco Pasta Skillet
Dump and Bake Creamy Sausage Pasta
Equipment
- 1 9×13-inch casserole dish
Ingredients
- 1 12-ounce box bowtie pasta
- 1 12-ounce package frozen broccoli florets or about 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 13.5-ounce package smoked Polish kielbasa cut into 1/4 inch coins
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 5.3-ounce package Boursin garlic & fine herbs gourmet cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- In a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish, add the uncooked pasta noodles, broccoli, sliced kielbasa, chicken broth, milk, and salt; stir.1 12-ounce box bowtie pasta, 1 12-ounce package frozen broccoli florets, 1 13.5-ounce package smoked Polish kielbasa, 2 cups chicken broth, 2 cups milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Remove the cheese from the package and place it in the center of the dish.1 5.3-ounce package Boursin garlic & fine herbs gourmet cheese
- Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover the pasta, give it a stir, and bake an additional 20 minutes or until the pasta is soft.
- Give the pasta a stir and let it set for 10 minutes. This will help the sauce thicken and coat the pasta beautifully!
- Stir once again and serve!
