Well hello you sexy bowl of Spicy Penne and Sausage. Picture it, feel it, make it :) This ONE POT SPICY SAUSAGE PENNE PASTA is what we need on a Monday and the first day back to work after losing an hour of sleep. I’m an exhausted mess this morning. I was still awake at 11:30pm and “rave” hours for me! Then 5:30 am rolls around and I can’t find the snooze button on the alarm because he’s up and calling first dibs on the shower - love you Frank (kisses) Can we go back please? I already miss that hour. Tell me your thoughts on daylight savings time because I.JUST.CAN’T!
One Pot Spicy Sausage Penne
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Author: Mary Mammoliti | Kitchen Confession
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
4 Italian Sausage links
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 to 1 tsp red chili flakes
1 (796mL) can diced tomatoes
1 (680mL) jar tomato purée
1 1/2 cups low sodium beef broth
1 lb dried penne rigate
Topping Options
Chopped fresh basil
Grated Parmesan
Instructions
In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil on med-high heat. Add turkey sausage, searing for about 2-3 minutes per side. This step maintains the shape of the sausage when slicing it in the next step.
Using tongs, remove sausage and when cool, slice into bite-sized pieces. Meanwhile, add the onion to the pot and sauté for 1-2 minutes until translucent and garlic and continue to cook for about a minute or until fragrant.
Add sausage pieces back into pan, add salt, pepper and red chili flakes and sauté for another 2-3 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and beef broth and bring to a boil, cover, lower heat to simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
Add penne to the pot, stir and cover with a lid and cook, stirring occasionally, for another 8-10 minutes until pasta is al dente - fork tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Plate your pasta, top with a generous amount of freshly grated parmesan and fresh basil
