Description
Dive into the comforting world of Italian cuisine with this Italian sausage pasta recipe. Bursting with robust flavors from sautéed sausage, garlic, and tomatoes, this dish is perfect for family dinners or impressing guests. Each forkful of al dente pasta wrapped in a savory sauce feels like a warm embrace. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s sure to become a cherished favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 12 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 28 oz canned tomatoes (whole or diced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and crumble in the Italian sausage. Cook for 7-10 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
- Add minced garlic during the last minute of cooking until fragrant.
- Pour in canned tomatoes along with their juices; break up any large pieces with a spoon.
- Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- In another pot, bring salted water to boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- Drain the pasta and toss it into the skillet with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Customize by adding your favorite vegetables or red pepper flakes for extra spice. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat on low heat.