A delightful pasta dish perfect for a relaxing Sunday meal, featuring a rich tomato sauce with Italian sausage and aromatic herbs.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
40min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 800 g crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 10 g fresh basil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 500 g Italian sausage
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 100 g Parmesan cheese
- 400 g penne pasta
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
Directions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Step 3
Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up into small pieces with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 10 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 6
While the sauce is simmering, cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 7
Once the sauce is done, combine it with the cooked pasta and toss to coat.
Step 8
Serve the pasta topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.