Description
A hearty and comforting pasta dish featuring al dente penne tossed in a robust tomato sauce with savory browned Italian sausage and fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Dried Penne or Rigatoni
- 1 pound Italian Sausage, crumbled
- 28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 0.25 cups Fresh Basil Leaves, torn
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta according to package directions.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sauté diced onion until translucent.
- Add crumbled sausage to the skillet and brown thoroughly.
- Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes.
- Drain pasta (reserving a splash of water) and toss directly into the sauce.
- Add fresh basil and serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- Undercook pasta by 2 minutes so it finishes in the sauce for better flavor.
- Use a splash of pasta water to help the sauce emulsify and coat the noodles.
- Store leftovers for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 45mg