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Sausage Pasta

550kcal
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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
Total 45 minutes
A hearty and flavorful sausage pasta dish with a rich tomato sauce, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Servings 4 servings
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Pasta
  • 12 oz Penne pasta or any pasta of your choice
Sausage
  • 1 lb Italian sausage mild or spicy, casings removed
Vegetables
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Bell pepper diced, any color
  • 1 cup Mushrooms sliced
Sauce
  • 1 can Crushed tomatoes 28 oz can
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste for richness
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano for flavor
  • 1 tsp Dried basil for flavor
  • 1 tsp Red pepper flakes optional, for heat
  • 1 cup Chicken broth or vegetable broth
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated, for serving
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. This helps to flavor the pasta as it cooks.
  2. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes.
  3. Once cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Prepare the Sausage and Vegetables
  1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the chopped onion, garlic, bell pepper, and mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Make the Sauce
  1. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and chicken broth.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  3. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Combine Pasta and Sauce
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce is too thick.
  2. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the pasta to absorb some of the sauce.
Serve
  1. Divide the sausage pasta among plates or bowls.
  2. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley for garnish.
  3. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious sausage pasta!

Nutrition

Serving1servingCalories550kcalCarbohydrates65gProtein25gFat20gSaturated Fat6gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat7gCholesterol60mgSodium800mgPotassium600mgFiber4gSugar6gVitamin A800IUVitamin C30mgCalcium150mgIron3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference. Spinach or zucchini can also be great additions.

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