15 Minute Meatball Penne Recipe

Name: 15 Minute Meatball Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 italian sausage; 3 1/2 ounces penne dried; 3 cloves garlic minced; 1 purple onion diced; 1 red pepper diced; 3 medium tomatoes diced; 1 teaspoon tomato puree; balsamic vinegar splash of; 1 handful basil roughly chopped; olive oil; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

3 italian sausage
3 1/2 ounces penne dried
3 cloves garlic minced
1 purple onion diced
1 red pepper diced
3 medium tomatoes diced
1 teaspoon tomato puree
balsamic vinegar splash of
1 handful basil roughly chopped
olive oil
salt
pepper

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1. Prepare the sausages. Cut a slit down their length to pierce the skin. Then, remove the skin from the sausage (you will find that this act is profoundly freudian) and discard. You now have 3 naked sausages. Slice them into inch-thick chunks.
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2. Boil some salted water and start the penne cooking.
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3. Heat some olive oil in a separate pan. Sautee the onion, red pepper and garlic together until soft. Add the sausages in individual chunks (so they don't stick together) and brown them on a high heat. Season with salt and pepper.
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4. Add a splash of balsamic and mix well. Add the tomato puree and mix to a deep, rich red colour. You'll want to eat it already but WAIT.
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5. Add the diced tomatoes and heat through. Pour about a cup of boiling water in the pan, mix well and allow to reduce down - this will make sure the sausage cooks through, and helps to break down the tomatoes into a sauce.
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6. By now your penne should be done. Drain and add to the meatball pan when the sauce looks nice and thick. Mix well, season to taste with salt and pepper, scatter the chopped basil on top and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 italian sausage, 3 1/2 ounces penne dried, 3 cloves garlic minced, 1 purple onion diced, and more.

Yes, 15 Minute Meatball Penne falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

15 Minute Meatball Penne

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Variations & substitutions

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