Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta: Easy Weeknight Delight to Savor
A delicious and easy recipe for spicy Italian sausage pasta that is perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and spicy Italian sausage. Cook until the sausage is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Toss the cooked penne pasta with the sauce until well combined.
- Serve garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or fewer red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 950 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 9 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 65 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 22 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
Keywords: Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta