Pasta Wheels with Sausage and Tomatoes
Transform dinner into a playful culinary adventure with this vibrant recipe for Pasta Wheels with Sausage and Tomatoes. Featuring fun rotelle pasta, this dish combines the bold flavors of savory Italian sausage and blistered cherry tomatoes for a simple yet satisfying meal. A touch of garlic, a hint of red pepper flakes, and fresh basil infuse the dish with layers of aromatic goodness, while a sprinkle of grated Parmesan adds a creamy, salty finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy one-pan recipe is perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough to impress guests. Serve it as a hearty main course and watch the pasta wheels spin smiles around your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta wheels (rotelle)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 3 count garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta wheels according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water and drain the rest. Set the pasta aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove the sausage from its casing and crumble it into the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the sausage and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to blister and release their juices, about 5 minutes.
Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Stir to combine.
Add the cooked pasta wheels to the skillet along with 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together to coat the pasta in the sauce. Add more pasta water as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
Stir in the chopped basil and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Remove the skillet from heat.
Serve the pasta warm, garnished with the remaining Parmesan cheese and additional basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
576 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.1 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 43 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 1066 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.8 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 24.2 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 469 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
