Speedy Sausage & Tomato Pasta
This speedy recipe combines savory Italian sausage with a rich tomato sauce and your favorite pasta for a quick and satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Large skillet or Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage mild, medium, or hot; ground pork sausage also works
- 1 tablespoon olive oil optional, for sautéing
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2-3 garlic minced
- 1 can (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes fire-roasted if available
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning blend
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 12 ounces pasta penne, rotini, farfalle, or fusilli recommended
For Serving
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Brown Italian sausage in a large skillet, breaking it up as it cooks, then drain excess grease and set aside.
- Sauté diced onion in the same skillet until softened, then add minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and broth, stir in oregano, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Return cooked sausage to the sauce, add drained pasta, and toss to coat.
- Adjust seasoning, stir in fresh parsley, and serve immediately with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider using fire-roasted crushed tomatoes. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference.