Description
Italian sausage pasta is a delightful, hearty dish that combines perfectly cooked pasta with savory Italian sausage and a rich tomato sauce. This comforting meal is not only easy to prepare but also versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite vegetables. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a festive gathering, this Italian sausage pasta is sure to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add penne and cook until al dente according to package instructions (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the sausage: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Combine sauce ingredients: Pour in crushed tomatoes, basil, and oregano. Simmer on low for about 5 minutes.
- Mix it together: Add drained pasta to the sauce and stir until well coated.
- Finish with cheese: Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg