5 from 54 votes
Easy Pasta with Italian Sausage Recipe
This recipe combines linguine pasta, mild Italian sausage, and broccolini in a rich pomodoro sauce made from pureed whole canned tomatoes, caramelized onions, and sautéed garlic. The dish incorporates Parmesan cheese and fresh basil for added creaminess and fresh herbal notes. The sausage slices add a savory, meaty texture alongside the tender pasta and crisp-tender broccolini.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
984 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion peeled and small diced
- 5 garlic thinly sliced clove
- 28 ounce peeled whole tomatoes can of
- 3 mild Italian sausage links
- 1 pound linguine pasta dry
- 1 broccolini bunch, cut into 1" pieces including stem
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese or shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped; plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a medium-size pot over low heat and cook the onions until well browned, which takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Next stir in the sliced garlic and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Puree the tomatoes in a blender and then pour it into the pot with onions and garlic and cook it over low to medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large frying pan or rondeau and cook the sausage for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until well seared and cooked through. Slice and set aside.
- Add the pasta to a large pot of boiling water and cook according to the package instructions or until al dente.
- In the meantime, add the prepared broccolini and sauté for on low heat for 4 to 5 minutes, or until just cooked but still slightly crunchy.
- Drain the pasta and add to the pan with the broccolini and then add in the sausage, pomodoro sauce, ¾ cup of shredded cheese, basil, salt, and pepper, and mix.
- Serve the pasta with additional parmesan cheese and basil.
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Notes
- This dish is best eaten right after cooking to enjoy optimal texture and flavor.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to four days; freezing is not recommended.
- When reheating, warm the pasta gently in a saucepan with a few tablespoons of water while stirring to restore moisture and heat evenly.
- Fresh pasta cooks much faster; adjust cooking and assembly timing accordingly.
- Feel free to use any pasta shape as a substitute for linguine in this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
984kcal
(49%)
Carbohydrates
98g
(33%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
49g
(75%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
1307mg
(54%)
Potassium
920mg
(20%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
485IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
412mg
(41%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 984
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 984kcal | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 98g | 33% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1307mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 920mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 485IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 412mg | 41% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.