Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Italian sausage pasta, a vibrant dish that combines savory sausage, al dente pasta, and a rich tomato sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Each bite delivers an explosion of flavor that transports you to a rustic Italian trattoria.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 8 oz penne or spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook sliced sausage until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Combine the drained pasta with the sauce in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Serve hot topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg