This Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta is a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings the heat with hot Italian sausage and spices. The combination of spicy sausage, garlic, tomatoes, and herbs creates a delicious sauce that coats every strand of pasta perfectly.
Ingredients
- 1 lb hot Italian sausage
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 oz pasta of your choice
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Directions
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Add the cooked sausage back to the skillet with the sauce and stir to combine. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat everything in the sauce.
- Serve the Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Hot Italian sausage adds a spicy kick to this classic pasta dish
The combination of garlic, tomatoes, and herbs creates a flavorful sauce
This dish is perfect for spice lovers and pasta enthusiasts alike