Description
This Italian Sausage Pasta is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring savory Italian sausage, tender pasta, and a rich tomato sauce infused with garlic, onions, and Italian seasoning. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
Aromatics & Seasonings
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Finishing Touch
- Parmesan cheese, grated for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook the Italian sausage until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and seasoning: Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and Italian seasoning. Mix well to combine all flavors.
- Simmer the sauce: Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer gently for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat the pasta evenly with the sausage tomato sauce.
- Season to taste: Add salt and pepper according to your preference, mixing well.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve hot for a delicious comforting meal.
Notes
- You can use any type of pasta you like, such as penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti.
- For a spicier version, choose hot Italian sausage or add red pepper flakes.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
- Gluten-free pasta can be substituted to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Adding a splash of red wine during the simmering step can enrich the sauce flavor if desired.
