Ground Italian Sausage With Pasta

A unique twist to an Italian classic, this Ground Italian Sausage with Pasta is hearty, flavorful, and comforting. Combining ground Italian sausage, garlic, onion, and tomatoes, this dish is packed with bold flavors and is sure to please. Serve it over cooked pasta for a complete meal that your family will love.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground Italian sausage
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked pasta

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground Italian sausage, onion, and garlic and cook until the sausage is browned, about 8 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
2. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in the parsley and remove the pan from heat.
4. Meanwhile, cook the uncooked pasta according to package directions.
5. Drain the cooked pasta and serve with the sausage and tomato sauce.

Nutrition

This Ground Italian Sausage with Pasta dish is a hearty meal that’s packed with flavor. Each serving contains 420 calories, 17 grams of fat, 36 grams of carbohydrates, and 23 grams of protein. It is a source of vitamins A and C, calcium, and iron.

Serving Suggestions

This Ground Italian Sausage with Pasta is a complete meal all on its own, but you can also serve it with a side of garlic bread or a simple green salad. For a lighter version of this dish, use ground turkey sausage instead of Italian sausage and reduce the amount of oil used in the recipe.

Whether you serve it as part of weeknight dinner or at a special occasion, this Ground Italian Sausage with Pasta is sure to be a hit. Enjoy!