Rustic Sausage Pasta Recipe

Name: Rustic Sausage Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package rotini pasta; 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red bell peppers, chopped; 1 small zucchini, chopped; 1 small yellow squash, chopped; 1 cup mushrooms, sliced; salt and pepper to taste; 1 (14.4 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) package rotini pasta
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell peppers, chopped
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 small yellow squash, chopped
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
salt and pepper to taste
1 (14.4 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
2
Brown the sausage, stirring to crumble, in a skillet over medium heat. Remove sausage using a slotted spoon, leaving drippings in the pan. Cook and stir the onion and garlic in the sausage drippings until the onions are softened. Return the sausage to the pan. Stir in the red bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, and mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper. Cook another 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, thyme, basil, and oregano; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
3
Combine the drained pasta with the sausage mixture in a large bowl. Top with Parmesan cheese to serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) package rotini pasta, 1 pound bulk Italian sausage, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Rustic Sausage Pasta 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.

Rustic Sausage Pasta

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