Spicy Sausage and Penne Recipe

Name: Spicy Sausage and Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Onion; 13 whole Tomatoes; 1 whole Zucchini; 1 whole Jalapeno Pepper; 3 whole Portabello Mushrooms; 1 box Penne Pasta (16 Ounce Box); 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 6 whole Spicy Italian Sausages; 2 Tablespoons Chopped Basil; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch Mixed In A Bit Of Water (if Necessary For Thickening); Parmesan Cheese, Optional Garnish

Servings: persons

1 whole Onion
13 whole Tomatoes
1 whole Zucchini
1 whole Jalapeno Pepper
3 whole Portabello Mushrooms
1 box Penne Pasta (16 Ounce Box)
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
6 whole Spicy Italian Sausages
2 Tablespoons Chopped Basil
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch Mixed In A Bit Of Water (if Necessary For Thickening)
Parmesan Cheese, Optional Garnish

1
Chop all the vegetables into thick slices/chunks.
2
Depending on the level of spice you are comfortable with, feel free to use half the jalapeno, or mild Italian sausage.
3
Put olive oil and onions into a pot, set on medium high heat.
4
Add the sausage and break it into smaller bite sized pieces as it is cooking.
5
Once the meat is browned, add the tomatoes, zucchini, jalapeno, portabello mushrooms and basil.
6
Stir and keep on medium high for 10 15 minutes.
7
Reduce the heat to low, and let simmer for about an hour.
8
If the sauce is too runny, add a little corn starch.
9
Taste.
10
Add salt and pepper or other spices if desired.
11
When the sauce has been simmering for 40 45 minutes, boil some water in another pot and cook the penne pasta (following the intructions on the box).
12
Strain the pasta.
13
Put some in a bowl and add the sauce.
14
Top with parmesan cheese.
15
Enjoy!

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Onion, 13 whole Tomatoes, 1 whole Zucchini, 1 whole Jalapeno Pepper, and more.

Yes, Spicy Sausage and Penne 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.

Spicy Sausage and Penne

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