Description
A comforting sausage pasta dish perfect for family gatherings and easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (remove casing)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, letting them sauté for another minute.
- Pour in the marinara sauce and allow it to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing it gently to coat in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
- Serve with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan and a garnish of fresh parsley.
Notes
For extra nutrition, consider adding spinach or kale before serving. Substitute Italian sausage with chicken or turkey sausage for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg