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5 from 45 votes

ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA A ZESTY 20 MINUTE ONE-POT DINNER

An easy one-skillet penne pasta dish that comes together in less than 20 minutes. Spicy sausage flavors the tasty tomato sauce and penne pasta. A quick and easy dish that can be prepared ahead of time and then warmed before serving. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Resting2 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 531kcal

Ingredients

  • ¾ lb Hot Italian pork sausage broken into pieces
  • ½ onion minced
  • 1 ¼ cup water
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes Seasoned with basil, garlic, oregano, undrained
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 8 oz penne pasta uncooked
  • teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add broken sausage and minced onion; cook about 5 minutes. With a wooden spoon keep the sausage in pieces. Drain and return to skillet. 
  • Add the undrained tomatoes, sauce, water, red pepper flakes, and penne pasta to the pan. Stir to combine and bring the liquid to a boil. Cover the pan and reduce the heat. 
  • Cook for 15 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with more parmesan cheese, if desired. 

Nutrition

Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 1117mg | Potassium: 753mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 515IU | Vitamin C: 15.4mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 3.3mg