PENNE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE, TOMATO AND HERBS

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This is from Lighthearted Everyday Cooking, by Anne Lindsay. It is one of my favorite, quick pasta meals to make during the week. Hope you like it.

Provided by PennyG

Categories     Penne

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb Italian sausage
1 lb penne pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
28 ounces tomatoes, undrained and coursely chopped
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped (I don't always use)
pepper
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional)

Steps:

  • In skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink in centre, about 15 to 20 minutes. (I boil first to get rid of some of the fat).
  • Drain well; cut into thin round slices.
  • In large pot of boiling water, cook pasta until tender but firm; drain and return to pot.
  • In nonstick pan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onions until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, tomatoes, basil and oregano;.
  • Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Add cooked sausage.
  • pour over pasta; toss to mix.
  • Sprinkle with parsley, pepper to taste and parmesan if using.
  • toss again and serve.
  • enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.3, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 43.1, Sodium 926.5, Carbohydrate 72, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 5.3, Protein 21.9

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