Spicy Sausage Pasta
Get ready to spice up dinner with this irresistible Spicy Sausage Pasta recipe—a bold, flavorful dish that’s as comforting as it is easy to make! Tender penne pasta is tossed in a creamy, tomato-based sauce infused with the perfect kick from spicy Italian sausage and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes. Sautéed onions, garlic, and aromatic herbs like oregano and basil deepen the richness of the sauce, while a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese adds a luscious, cheesy finish. This one-pan wonder comes together in just 40 minutes, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or when you’re craving a restaurant-quality meal at home. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor, and serve it piping hot for a truly satisfying experience. Perfect for pasta lovers seeking a spicy twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoons dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 6 cups (for boiling pasta) water
- 1 teaspoons (for boiling pasta) salt
Instructions
Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and the penne pasta. Cook according to the package instructions (about 8–10 minutes for al dente). Drain the pasta and set it aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the spicy Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and sauté until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, dried oregano, and dried basil. Stir to combine and reduce the heat to low. Let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Season the sauce with 0.5 teaspoons of salt and 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Let it melt into the sauce.
Garnish the pasta with chopped fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Spicy Sausage Pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3766 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 195.8 g | 251% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.1 g | 380% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 527 mg | 176% | |
| Sodium | 10251 mg | 446% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 333.3 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.6 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.2 g | ||
| Protein | 167.1 g | 334% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 909 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 24.4 mg | 136% | |
| Potassium | 3612 mg | 77% | |
*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.
