Easy Italian Sausage Tomato Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
787 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Italian Sausage Tomato Pasta
Description
This dish begins by boiling salted water to cook pasta to al dente. Separately, Italian sausage is browned in a skillet, breaking it up for even cooking and flavor distribution. Garlic is quickly sautéed with the sausage, followed by tomato paste and tomato sauce, creating a robust base. Heavy cream and Italian seasoning are stirred in to smooth and balance the sauce, which simmers until thickened to preference.
Seasoning with salt, pepper, and optionally a pinch of sugar helps adjust acidity and enhances the sauce's flavor. Once the pasta is drained, it is combined with the sauce, possibly with a splash of reserved pasta water to adjust consistency, and served immediately. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese can be added for an additional savory element.
The recipe notes advise against substituting the heavy cream with lower fat alternatives due to curdling risk from tomato acidity and recommend removing sausage from casings if using links to prevent uneven cooking or texture.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta uncooked
- 16 ounces Italian sausage
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup heavy cream aka whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- Parmesan Cheese optional, to taste, freshly grated
Instructions
- Boil a large, salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, add the sausage meat to a skillet over medium-high heat and cook for 7-10 minutes or until nicely browned, breaking it up with your spoon as you go along. If there's a lot of excess fat, spoon most of it out.
- Reduce the heat to medium, then stir in the garlic and sauté for about a minute.
- Add in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, cream, and Italian seasoning. Stir until smooth. Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes or until it's thickened up to your liking.
- Taste and season the sauce with salt & pepper as needed. If the sauce is a little too acidic/tangy for your tastes, add in a pinch of sugar.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet (add a splash of hot pasta water to the skillet prior to draining if the sauce gets too thick). Serve immediately with freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Buy bulk Italian sausage or remove casings from links for even cooking.
- Avoid substituting heavy cream with lower fat products to prevent curdling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 787 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 787kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 53g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 1378mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 839mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1210IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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