Description
A quick and hearty Italian pasta dish featuring flavorful Italian sausage, crushed tomatoes, and classic herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 12 ounces pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté the sausage: In a large skillet, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add the sliced Italian sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart as you go.
- Add onion and garlic: Toss in chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, and your kitchen is filled with a fragrant aroma.
- Incorporate tomatoes: Pour in crushed tomatoes and add Italian seasoning. Stir it all together and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Cook the pasta: While the sauce simmers, cook your pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Combine: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the rich sauce.
- Serve: Plate up your delicious pasta and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition. Substitute with gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Italian Sausage Pasta, quick pasta recipe, family dinner