ITALIAN SAUSAGE MARINARA WITH PENNE

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Fill your house with the warm, wonderful aroma of this rich, bold-flavored sauce. It's my first original recipe and a family favorite from the start. We love its zesty blend of veggies and Italian turkey links. -Teresa Kriese, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices
3 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (28 ounces) Italian crushed tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4-1/2 teaspoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute sausage until no longer pink; drain. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, saute the zucchini, pepper and mushrooms in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan., Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, cheese, hot sauce, Italian seasoning, sugar and salt. Stir in sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until slightly thickened., Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 991mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

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