Italian Sausage Penne Pasta with Tomatoes and Peas

Name: Italian Sausage Penne Pasta with Tomatoes and Peas and Sweet Corn Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds sweet Italian sausage, roughly chopped; 3/4 cups olive oil, divided; 1 1/2 cups onion, diced and divided; 1 tablespoon dried oregano, crushed; 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped; 6 cups plus 6 whole tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup parsley, chopped; 1 cup basil, julienned and divided; 2 cups frozen peas; 2 pounds penne pasta; 3 ears corn, blanched; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 pounds sweet Italian sausage, roughly chopped
3/4 cups olive oil, divided
1 1/2 cups onion, diced and divided
1 tablespoon dried oregano, crushed
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
6 cups plus 6 whole tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 cup basil, julienned and divided
2 cups frozen peas
2 pounds penne pasta
3 ears corn, blanched
Salt and pepper

1
In a saucepan cook the sausage until almost finished and remove from the saucepan.
2
To the saucepan add 1/4 cup of olive oil and heat.
3
Then add 1 cup of onions, oregano and garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
4
Then add 6 cups of tomatoes, parsley and 1/4 cup of basil.
5
Simmer for 5 minutes than add back to the sausage and simmer for 10 minutes then add the peas.
6
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
7
Toss pasta with the sausage, add 1/2 cup of basil and season with salt and pepper.
8
Cut the kernels off the ears of corn and in a large bowl mix the corn with, remaining onion, 6 chopped tomatoes, basil and olive oil.
9
Season with salt and pepper.

1535

kcal

Calories

Fat

228

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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: 2 pounds sweet Italian sausage, roughly chopped, 3/4 cups olive oil, divided, 1 1/2 cups onion, diced and divided, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, crushed, and more.

Yes, Italian Sausage Penne Pasta with Tomatoes and Peas and Sweet Corn Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Sausage Penne Pasta with Tomatoes and Peas and Sweet Corn Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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