Sizzled Sausage Pasta
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this mouthwatering Sizzled Sausage Pasta! Featuring tender pasta tossed in a rich, garlicky tomato sauce and studded with golden-browned slices of Italian sausage, this dish is a perfect balance of hearty and flavorful. A touch of crushed red pepper adds a subtle kick, while fresh basil and Parmesan cheese brighten every bite. With a quick prep time of just 10 minutes and a total cooking time of 25 minutes, this one-pan pasta recipe is both easy and satisfying. Ideal for busy evenings or casual gatherings, this crowd-pleaser will soon become a family favorite. Don't forget to save some pasta water to achieve the perfect silky sauce consistency!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 4 Italian sausages (mild or spicy)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 14 oz Canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 qt Water (for boiling pasta)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausages and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Transfer the sausages to a cutting board and let them rest for a minute.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant. If you enjoy some spice, add the crushed red pepper flakes and stir for an additional 30 seconds.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let the sauce cook for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
Slice the cooked sausages into bite-sized pieces and return them to the skillet. Stir them into the sauce and cook for another 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing it gently to coat the pasta in the sauce. If the sauce feels too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water, 1-2 tablespoons at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh basil. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top and serve immediately. Enjoy your Sizzled Sausage Pasta hot!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
484 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1363 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.2 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 22.5 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 561 mg | 12% | |
*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.
