Italian Sausage Pasta
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
607 kcal
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Course
Dinner
Italian Sausage Pasta
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This quick and easy Italian Sausage Pasta can be created in under 30 minutes. You'll love this easy skillet recipe.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cans crushed tomatoes (14.5 ounces each)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound penne pasta
- grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
- fresh basil leaves (thinly sliced for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground Italian sausage over medium-high heat, using a wooden spoon to break it apart, until it is thoroughly browned and fully cooked, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to blend.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted water according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet with the sausage and tomato sauce, tossing to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce seems too thick, gradually add some of the reserved pasta cooking water until you reach the desired consistency.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let the pasta rest for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to blend further.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Don't forget to reserve some pasta cooking water before draining the penne. The starchy water is a perfect adjuster to thin out the sauce if it becomes too thick upon addition of the pasta.
- Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
607kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
1.286mg
(0%)
Potassium
1mg
(0%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
539IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 607 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 607kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1.286mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 539IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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