Italian Sausage and Rotini
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
583 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Italian Sausage and Rotini
Description
This recipe cooks rotini pasta alongside a skillet sauce of browned Italian sausage, thinly sliced garlic, and canned diced tomatoes with juice. Black olives and fresh chopped basil add briny and aromatic freshness. Red pepper flakes bring a subtle heat that complements the richness of the sausage. The sausage is cooked broken into chunks, infusing the sauce with meaty depth.
The combination stews gently to soften the tomatoes and blend flavors before combining with drained pasta. Tossing the pasta in the sauce creates a cohesive dish where each bite delivers savory sausage, juicy tomato, and herbaceous notes. The optional Parmesan topping adds a nutty, salty finish.
This dish makes a complete meal suitable for casual dinners or weeknight cooking. It balances protein and carbs with bold seasonings and comforting textures.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini pasta or other short cut pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ pound Italian sausage
- 4 garlic thinly sliced, large cloves
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes canned with juice
- ½ cup black olives halved, ripe
- 3 tablespoons basil chopped, fresh
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- Parmesan Cheese optional
Instructions
- Cook the pasta as directed on the package. While the pasta is cooking, proceed with the rest of the recipe.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil.
- Remove the casings from the sausage and tear it into about 1-inch chunks. Add to the skillet. Cook and stir breaking up the sausage until almost no pink color remains.
- Add the garlic and cook, covered, stirring occasionally until the garlic has softened.
- Add the tomatoes with their juice, black olives, basil, red pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat to medium low. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the tomatoes are nicely softened.
- Drain the pasta and add to the meat sauce. Stir well to combine.
- Serve with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 583 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 583kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1040mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 565mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 270IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 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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