Penne con Salsiccia (Penne with Sausage)

Name: Penne con Salsiccia (Penne with Sausage)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 serving
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt; 8 oz penne pasta; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 spicy Italian sausage; 2 cups diced canned tomatoes; ½ cup Parmesan Cheese; fresh oregano

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
2
Calories
904 kcal
Course
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine
Mediterranean, Italian

Penne con Salsiccia (Penne with Sausage)

Zachary Lynch

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A quick and easy weeknight pasta dish using a flavorful tomato based sauce with onions, garlic, and Italian sausage.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 teaspoon salt (plus more for the pasta water)
8 oz penne pasta
2 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for topping)
1 small onion (diced finely)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon black pepper (plus more for topping
1 spicy Italian sausage (or other sausage, skin peeled off)
2 cups diced canned tomatoes
½ cup Parmesan Cheese
fresh oregano (for garnish)

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to boil and add a good pinch of salt. Cook your penne pasta according to the package directions, usually 8-9 minutes for al dente. Save 1 cup of pasta water and drain. Set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, bring a large fry pan to medium high heat and the olive oil, diced onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes or until the onions starts to brown.
Add the sausage (peel removed) and break into small bits with a wooden spoon and stir into the onions. Sauté until slightly browned, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of the pasta water and cook for another 5-7 minutes for the sauce to come together.
Add the cooked penne and toss until well coated in the sauce. Serve with some chopped oregano or basil.

Notes

Feel free to substitute different types of sausage such as chorizo or andouille. I prefer a spicy sausage but mild will be just as good.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 904kcal (45%) Carbohydrates 102g (34%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 20g Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 2342mg (98%) Potassium 970mg (28%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 777IU (16%) Vitamin C 28mg (31%) Calcium 430mg (43%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 904 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	904kcal	45%
Carbohydrates	102g	34%
Protein	35g	70%
Fat	40g	62%
Saturated Fat	13g	65%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Monounsaturated Fat	20g	100%
Cholesterol	60mg	20%
Sodium	2342mg	98%
Potassium	970mg	21%
Fiber	7g	28%
Sugar	11g	22%
Vitamin A	777IU	16%
Vitamin C	28mg	31%
Calcium	430mg	43%
Iron	5mg	28%