Penne With Corn And Hot Sausage Recipe

Name: Penne With Corn And Hot Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3/4 cup chopped onions; 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 sweet red pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 pound penne; 3 cups finely chopped fresh tomato pulp (about six medium ripe tomatoes); Kernels stripped from 4 ears of corn; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, or to taste; 1/2 pound Italian hot sausage removed from its casing; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves; Freshly grated Parmesan or aged Monterey Jack cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup chopped onions
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 sweet red pepper, seeded and chopped
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 pound penne
3 cups finely chopped fresh tomato pulp (about six medium ripe tomatoes)
Kernels stripped from 4 ears of corn
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/2 pound Italian hot sausage removed from its casing
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves
Freshly grated Parmesan or aged Monterey Jack cheese

1
Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan, add the onion, green and red pepper and cook slowly until the vegetables are tender but not brown.
2
At the same time bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta.
3
Stir the garlic into the sauce, cook a moment longer then add the tomatoes.
4
Simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
5
Add the corn, salt and pepper and hot red pepper flakes.
6
Continue to simmer the sauce for another five minutes or so.
7
Meanwhiie, crumble the sausage in a skillet and saute it, stirring to break up the pieces, until they are lightly browned.
8
Cook the penne until it is al dente, six to eight minutes.
9
When the pasta is cooked, drain it well and transfer it to a warm serving dish.
10
Toss with the sausage.
11
Reheat the sauce, adding the butter.
12
Pour over the pasta and toss.
13
Sprinkle coriander on top and serve.
14
Pass the grated cheese alongside.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3/4 cup chopped onions, 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped, 1 sweet red pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Penne With Corn And Hot Sausage 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!

Penne With Corn And Hot Sausage

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