Quick Tomato Pasta with Sausage

Name: Quick Tomato Pasta with Sausage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American Comfort
Ingredients: 1 pound Penne Pasta (or any preferred short pasta); 1 pound Italian Sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed); 28 ounces Canned Diced Tomatoes (undrained); 1 medium Yellow Onion (finely chopped); 3 cloves Garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Dried Basil; 0.5 teaspoon Dried Oregano; to taste Salt; to taste Black Pepper; 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated, for serving); 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish (optional))

An easy and quick dinner idea, perfect for a family meal. This recipe features simple ingredients to create a satisfying pasta dish with sausage and a flavorful tomato sauce.

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Sautéing Italian Sausage

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American Comfort

English

Nutrition (per serving)

650

Calories

35g

Protein

60g

Carbs

30g

Fat

Tomato Sauce Simmering

Ingredients

Servings: 4

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

Pasta Mixed with Sauce

Instructions

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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Ensure water is well-salted to flavor the pasta from within.
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While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage (casings removed) and break it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
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While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage (casings removed) and break it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
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Browning the sausage well adds more flavor to the dish.
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Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the sausage and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, dried basil, and dried oregano and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the sausage and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, dried basil, and dried oregano and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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Don't burn the garlic; cook just until aromatic.
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Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (undrained). Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 8-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (undrained). Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 8-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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A longer simmer deepens the tomato flavor.
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Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it directly to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated. Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.
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Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it directly to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated. Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.
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Reserve a little pasta water to loosen the sauce if it's too thick.