Quick Pasta with Sausages in Tomato Sauce

Name: Quick Pasta with Sausages in Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 29 min
Total time: 39 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients: 500 grams Sausages (preferably beef or chicken sausages, hot or mild); 400 grams Pasta (any short-cut pasta shape like penne, fusilli, or farfalle); 400 grams Canned Crushed Tomatoes (or marinara sauce); 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for frying); 1 teaspoon Salt (or to taste, for pasta water and sauce); 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground, or to taste)

A simple and delicious recipe for pasta featuring sliced sausages simmered in a rich tomato sauce, then tossed together with perfectly cooked pasta. This dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal that comes together quickly.

#Pasta

#Sausages

#Tomato Sauce

#Easy

#Weeknight Meal

#Comfort Food

#Quick Dinner

#Italian-American

Cooked pasta ready in the pot

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

29m

Cook Time

39m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian-Inspired

English

Nutrition (per serving)

580

Calories

28g

Protein

65g

Carbs

25g

Fat

Sausages sliced into rounds

Ingredients

Sausages
(preferably beef or chicken sausages, hot or mild)
500 grams
Pasta
(any short-cut pasta shape like penne, fusilli, or farfalle)
400 grams
Canned Crushed Tomatoes
(or marinara sauce)
400 grams
Olive Oil
(for frying)
2 tablespoons
Salt
(or to taste, for pasta water and sauce)
1 teaspoon
Black Pepper
(freshly ground, or to taste)
0.5 teaspoon

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Sausages browning in the pan

Instructions

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a ladle of pasta water if desired.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a ladle of pasta water if desired.
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Cook pasta al dente for the best texture. Don't rinse the pasta after draining, as the starch helps the sauce adhere.
2
While the pasta cooks, slice the sausages into approximately 1/2-inch thick rounds.
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While the pasta cooks, slice the sausages into approximately 1/2-inch thick rounds.
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Slice the sausages uniformly for even cooking.
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In a large pan or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausages and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
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In a large pan or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausages and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
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Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook the sausages in batches if necessary to ensure they brown properly.
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Reduce the heat to medium. Pour in the crushed tomatoes (or marinara sauce), salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine with the sausages. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
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Reduce the heat to medium. Pour in the crushed tomatoes (or marinara sauce), salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine with the sausages. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
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Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed. A pinch of sugar can help balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
5
Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the sausage and sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency. Serve hot.
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Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the sausage and sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency. Serve hot.
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Garnish with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.