Sausage Cherry Tomato Pasta
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
797 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Sausage Cherry Tomato Pasta
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Sausage cherry tomato pasta is a simple pasta with crumbled Italian sausage, cherry tomatoes, Pecorino Romano cheese, and fresh hand-torn basil leaves. This pasta is easy to make and can be ready in about 35 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta or rigatoni, ziti, etc
- 1 1/2 pounds bulk Italian Sausage
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 5 cloves garlic sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 36 ounces cherry tomatoes or 3 dry pints
- 2 cups reserved pasta water will most likely not need it all
- 1/2 cup pecorino romano grated, plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup packed basil leaves hand torn
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Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
- Heat a large pan to medium and wait 2 minutes. Add the sausage to the pan and cook until browned while breaking up with a wooden spoon (about 10 minutes). Remove the cooked sausage and set aside in a plate.
- Turn the heat to medium-low and add the olive oil and onion. Cook the onion until soft (about 3-5 minutes) then add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes more or until lightly golden. Add the chili flakes and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Next, turn the heat to medium-high and add the wine and cook for 2-3 minutes or until reduced by about half. Meanwhile, cook your pasta until 1 minute less than al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking add the tomatoes to the pan and bring the sauce to a boil then lower to a simmer. After the tomatoes break down a bit (about 5 minutes) add the sausage back to the pan and continue cooking at a simmer.
- Add the pasta to the sauce and stir well and/or toss to coat. Cook for 30- 60 seconds more then remove the pan from the heat. Add in the Pecorino Romano and if the sauce is too dry add some of the pasta water a bit at a time to loosen it up.
- Taste test and adjust salt levels if required. When satisfied with the taste add in the basil and serve with more Pecorino Romano cheese on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
- Penne was used, but any tubular-shaped pasta works well.
- Calabrian chili paste can be subbed for the hot red pepper flakes.
- Leftovers can be saved for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
797kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
65.2g
(22%)
Protein
35.2g
(70%)
Fat
43.7g
(67%)
Saturated Fat
12.6g
(63%)
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
921mg
(38%)
Potassium
783mg
(22%)
Fiber
5.1g
(20%)
Sugar
8.1g
(16%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 797 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 797kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 65.2g | 22% |
| Protein | 35.2g | 70% |
| Fat | 43.7g | 67% |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6g | 63% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 921mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 783mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8.1g | 16% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
30 reviews
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