Quick & Easy Zesty Sausage Pasta

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   In a heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil and cook the chopped onion until it is soft and translucent.

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   Add the garlic and cook for a minute or two more until fragrant.

3. 3

   Remove the sausage meat from the casings, and add to the saucepan.

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   Using two forks, break up the sausage meat as it cooks into small pieces.

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   Continue to cook until the meat is lightly browned.

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   Add the chopped tomatoes and mix well.

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   Season with salt and pepper, chopped basil and red pepper flakes if using and bring to a boil.

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   Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

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   Stir in half the parsley.

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    Cook your pasta until it is al dente and top the pasta with the sauce.

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    Sprinkle with remaining chopped parsley.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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