Bucatini Marinara with Sausage Recipe

Name: Bucatini Marinara with Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups); 1 medium carrot, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes; 2 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 1 dried bay leaf; 2 teaspoons sugar; Kosher salt; 1 pound bucatini pasta or thick spaghetti; 12 ounces ricotta cheese, room temperature; 1/2 cup julienne fresh basil leaves, for garnish; Grilled Sweet Italian Sausage, recipe follows; 8 links sweet Italian sausage

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 medium carrot, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
2 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 dried bay leaf
2 teaspoons sugar
Kosher salt
1 pound bucatini pasta or thick spaghetti
12 ounces ricotta cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup julienne fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Grilled Sweet Italian Sausage, recipe follows
8 links sweet Italian sausage

1
Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Once melted, add the onion and carrot and saute until golden, about 7 minutes.
3
Add the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook 1 more minute.
4
Add the tomatoes with their juice, bay leaf, sugar, and 2 teaspoons salt and bring to simmer.
5
Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, about 30 more minutes.
6
Prepare pasta while sauce simmers.
7
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
8
Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente, about 12 minutes.
9
Drain.
10
Remove sauce from heat, remove bay leaf, and carefully blend, in batches, to break up large pieces.
11
Mix sauce with pasta.
12
Serve individual portions topped with a heaping tablespoon of ricotta and garnish with basil.
13
Cut each link evenly in half lengthwise.
14
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
15
Place the sausage cut side down and cook, turning on all sides for even browning, until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
16
Serve as an accompaniment with the bucatini marinara.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups), 1 medium carrot, diced, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Bucatini Marinara with Sausage falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Bucatini Marinara with Sausage

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