Penne with Spicy Sausage Recipe

Name: Penne with Spicy Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound ground hot Italian sausage; 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, grated; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; Pinch crushed red pepper flakes; One 32-ounce can crushed seasoned tomatoes; One 16-ounce can seasoned tomato sauce; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound penne pasta; Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground hot Italian sausage
1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, grated
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
One 32-ounce can crushed seasoned tomatoes
One 16-ounce can seasoned tomato sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound penne pasta
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned.
3
Transfer to a bowl.
4
Add the onion to the saucepan and cook, stirring, until coated with the sausage drippings.
5
Reduce the heat slightly and add the garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes.
6
Stir until the mixture has softened, about 5 minutes.
7
Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce to the onion mixture.
8
Stir until fully combined.
9
Season with salt and pepper and stir in the cooked sausage.
10
Reduce heat to low and gently simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 25 minutes.
11
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
12
Add the penne and cook until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
13
Drain and transfer to a serving bowl.
14
Add the sauce, sprinkle with Parmesan, if using, toss and serve.

505

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound ground hot Italian sausage, 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped, 3 cloves garlic, grated, and more.

Yes, Penne with Spicy 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.

Penne with Spicy Sausage

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