Italian Sausage Pasta
A flavorful and efficient one-skillet pasta meal, this dish features bold Italian sausage simmered in a savory tomato sauce with tender penne. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s ideal for busy evenings or make-ahead meals that reheat beautifully.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1 can diced tomatoes with basil garlic, and oregano, undrained
- 8 oz penne pasta uncooked
- ½ onion finely chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1¼ cups water
- ¾ lb hot Italian pork sausage crumbled
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the crumbled sausage and minced onion. Cook for approximately 5 minutes, using a wooden spoon to break the sausage into small pieces. Drain any excess fat, then return the mixture to the skillet.
- Incorporate the undrained diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, red pepper flakes, and uncooked penne. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well combined, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to a simmer. Allow the pasta to cook for about 15 minutes, or until it reaches the desired tenderness.
- Uncover and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately, with additional cheese on the side if preferred.