Penne with Sausage and Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Penne with Sausage and Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 Italian hot sausages, casings removed; 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; 1/3 cup dry red wine; 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree; 2 teaspoons dried marjoram, crumbled; 8 ounces penne pasta; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Servings: persons

1
Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add onion and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
3
Add sausage and cook until no longer pink, breaking up with fork, about 6 minutes.
4
Stir in pepper flakes.
5
Add wine and boil until absorbed.
6
Mix in crushed tomatoes.
7
Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes.
8
Stir 2 tablespoons marjoram into sauce.
9
Cook penne in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
10
Drain well.
11
Return penne to pot.
12
Add half of sauce and stir to coat.
13
Season with salt and pepper.
14
Transfer to large bowl.
15
Serve, passing Parmesan separately.
16
(Freeze remaining sauce up to 2 months in covered container.)

256

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 4 Italian hot sausages, casings removed, 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Penne with Sausage and Tomatoes 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 Sausage and Tomatoes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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