Pasta with Sausage Marinara Sauce Recipe

Name: Pasta with Sausage Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package Penne Pasta, 16 Ounce Package; 2 cans (14 Oz. Size) No Salt Added, Diced Tomatoes; 3 cloves Garlic; 1/4 cups Diced Red Onions; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 package 4 Count - Tomato Garlic Chicken Sausages (Trader Joes); 5 leaves Fresh Basil; 1/4 cups Diced Red Bell Pepper; 1 sprig Rosemary - Stripped; 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt And Pepper To Taste

Servings: persons

1 package Penne Pasta, 16 Ounce Package
2 cans (14 Oz. Size) No Salt Added, Diced Tomatoes
3 cloves Garlic
1/4 cups Diced Red Onions
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 package 4 Count - Tomato Garlic Chicken Sausages (Trader Joes)
5 leaves Fresh Basil
1/4 cups Diced Red Bell Pepper
1 sprig Rosemary - Stripped
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt And Pepper To Taste

1
Boil a pot of water enough to cover the depth of your pasta.
2
Add pasta to boiling water and simmer till al dente.
3
After draining pasta, toss with a little olive oil to keep pasta from sticking.
4
For the sauce: Empty the 2 cans of diced tomatoes into a food processor and go get your garlic.
5
Break out 3 cloves of garlic.
6
Add the garlic to the tomatoes in the food processor and punch it for about 20 seconds.
7
Maybe 15.
8
We dont want it as smooth as sauce.
9
Leave it a little chunky.
10
Dice up about a 1/4 cup of red onion.
11
Add the red onion to a pan with a little bit of olive oil.
12
Saute over medium heat till the onions are just turning a toasted brown on the edges.
13
Then pour them into a pot with the tomatoes from the food processor and stir often.
14
Unwrap the sausage and dice it fine.
15
Saute for about 8 minutes on high, tossing often.
16
Then add it to the tomato sauce.
17
Dice the basil leaves and the red bell pepper and add to the tomato sauce.
18
Add your dried thyme and oregano and the rosemary.
19
Top pasta with sauce and serve.

385

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* 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: 1 package Penne Pasta, 16 Ounce Package, 2 cans (14 Oz. Size) No Salt Added, Diced Tomatoes, 3 cloves Garlic, 1/4 cups Diced Red Onions, and more.

Yes, Pasta with Sausage Marinara Sauce 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!

Pasta with Sausage Marinara Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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