Sausage Pasta
There’s something incredibly satisfying about a warm plate of sausage pasta after a busy day. It’s a hearty, flavorful, and comforting meal that comes together quickly.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Italian sausage mild or spicy
- 8 ounces pasta penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti
- 1 cup diced tomatoes fresh or canned
- 0.5 cup onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 cup heavy cream or tomato sauce depending on preferred sauce style
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
- for garnish fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove sausage from casing if needed, crumble into skillet, and cook until browned and slightly crispy.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until onions are translucent and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and simmer until sauce thickens and flavors meld.
- Pour in heavy cream or tomato sauce. Stir well and cook for a few minutes to develop a rich texture.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly with sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
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Notes
Feel free to customize this dish by adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms, or by adjusting the spice level with your choice of sausage.