5 from 10 votes
Penne con Salsiccia (Penne with Sausage)
Penne con Salsiccia combines penne pasta with a spicy Italian sausage and tomato sauce blended with garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes. The dish features a balance of heat and savory flavors with a hearty sauce that clings well to pasta.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
904 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients
- 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 canned tomatoes diced
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- oregano for garnish, fresh
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.
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Notes
- Different sausages like chorizo or andouille can be used based on availability and heat preference.
- Spicy sausage is preferred but mild sausage works equally well for a gentler flavor.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed during tossing.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 904
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.