Description
Italian Sausage Tomato Pasta is a mouthwatering dish that brings the rich flavors of Italy to your table in just 30 minutes. With perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a savory tomato sauce and hearty Italian sausage, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or gatherings. Delight your family and friends with this comforting classic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried oregano
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté the chopped onion for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add crumbled Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned (8-10 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in diced tomatoes with their juices, season with salt, pepper, and oregano, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine the drained pasta with the sauce mixture and toss to coat evenly. Serve garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider incorporating vegetables like spinach or bell peppers into the sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for later use.