Italian Sausage Pasta
Italian Sausage Pasta is a comforting dish that combines savory sausage, al dente pasta, and a rich tomato sauce. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, ensuring every bite is filled with delightful flavors. With just a few essential ingredients, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for more. Enjoy a warm bowl of this hearty meal that’s as satisfying to make as it is to eat!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 28 oz canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Remove casings from sausage and crumble into the pan. Cook until browned.
- Stir in onions and garlic; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, and basil; simmer while cooking pasta.
- Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce mixture in the skillet. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg