How To Make Chunky Sausage & Tomato Pasta
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
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Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
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Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
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Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend together.
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Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
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Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition
- Calories : 549kcal
- Total Fat : 33g
- Saturated Fat : 11g
- Cholesterol : 86mg
- Sodium : 1227mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 37g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 27g
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