Description
Italian Sausage Tomato Pasta is a delightful dish that marries juicy Italian sausage with a rich, tangy tomato sauce, creating a satisfying meal perfect for any occasion. Quick to prepare and easily customizable with your favorite vegetables, this pasta dish promises to please family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 12 ounces pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 28 ounces canned tomatoes (crushed or whole)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until softened, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in canned tomatoes along with their juices. Stir and let simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Combine the drained pasta with the sausage-tomato sauce in the skillet. Toss gently to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, consider incorporating sautéed vegetables like spinach or bell peppers into the dish. - Substitute Italian sausage with ground turkey or plant-based alternatives for different flavor profiles.