Truly 1 skillet Meals

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I made a recipe for Sausage and Penne last night and I was a bit irritated that it was not truly a one skillet meal. (You had to boil the pasta first and not all of it fit in the skillet). Something where you add dry pasta or rice to the skillet and it absorbs the moisture is good.

I'm looking for something from scratch I only have to wash a skillet, cutting board, utensils and measuring equip.
An Example would be this skillet pasta :

Ingredients​

  • 1-1/2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
  • 1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese


Directions​

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook the turkey, onion and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Add the tomatoes, broth, mushrooms, brown sugar and chili powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  • Add pasta; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until pasta is tender, 30-35 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes longer.

Love to see what the HT chefs have, as well as what variations from that theme.
 
I made a recipe for Sausage and Penne last night and I was a bit irritated that it was not truly a one skillet meal. (You had to boil the pasta first and not all of it fit in the skillet). Something where you add dry pasta or rice to the skillet and it absorbs the moisture is good.

I'm looking for something from scratch I only have to wash a skillet, cutting board, utensils and measuring equip.
An Example would be this skillet pasta :

Ingredients​

  • 1-1/2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
  • 1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese


Directions​

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook the turkey, onion and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Add the tomatoes, broth, mushrooms, brown sugar and chili powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  • Add pasta; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until pasta is tender, 30-35 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes longer.

Love to see what the HT chefs have, as well as what variations from that theme.

This is a house favorite around here, requires a small bowl or plate on the side (or your cutting board), but otherwise is what you're looking for...
 
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