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Spicy Calabrian Sausage Pasta

A flavorful pasta dish featuring spicy Calabrian sausage, garlic, and a rich tomato sauce, perfect for a hearty meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz Penne pasta or any pasta of choice
Sausage
  • 1 lb Calabrian sausage casings removed
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can Crushed tomatoes 28 oz
  • 1 tsp Red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated, for serving
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and saut? until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Add the Calabrian sausage to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, and salt. Simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For extra heat, add more red pepper flakes or serve with a spicy chili oil.

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