Description
This Spicy Italian Sausage Penne Pasta is a flavorful and hearty meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the spicy Italian sausage to the skillet. Break up the sausage with a spoon and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute the spicy sausage with mild sausage if you prefer less heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg