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Ground Italian Sausage Pasta

A hearty and flavorful pasta dish featuring ground Italian sausage, tomatoes, and herbs, perfect for a comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce
  • 12 oz Penne Pasta or any pasta of choice
  • 1 lb Ground Italian Sausage mild or spicy based on preference
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14.5 oz can
  • 1 cup Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional for heat
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated, for serving
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for cooking

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Sausage
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
  2. Add the ground Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Stir in the diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  2. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve
  1. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.

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