Description
Italian Sausage Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender pasta with juicy Italian sausage, enveloped in a rich, aromatic sauce. This simple yet satisfying recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. With its vibrant flavors and customizable ingredients, you’ll find yourself making it time and again. Serve it hot, topped with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese, and watch as everyone rushes to fill their plates!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil and oregano, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot; add pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Sauté aromatics: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic until fragrant.
- Add sausage: Crumble in Italian sausage and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Incorporate tomatoes: Add canned tomatoes (crushed), salt, pepper, and oregano; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine: Stir in cooked pasta and reserved water for creaminess. Top with fresh basil and Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 55mg