This Italian sausage pasta is the kind of comforting meal that never fails to hit the spot: rich, savory, and bursting with flavor. Juicy Italian sausage, aromatic garlic, and a velvety tomato sauce come together to create a dish that’s simple yet deeply satisfying. What makes this sausage pasta so irresistible is how quickly it comes together, since there are no complicated steps. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this pasta recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
This recipe is quite easy to make, and a few adaptations can be made if you wish to. You are free to skip the red wine and substitute it with chicken or vegetable broth, and you can make the sauce more thick or thin by simmering longer or adding pasta water. You may also add heavy cream to make the sauce more creamy and comforting. Your pasta, your choice!
Serve your sausage pasta with a sprinkle of Parmesan and some fresh basil for an authentic Italian finish. It pairs beautifully with a crisp salad or a side of garlic bread to soak up every bit of the sauce. Whether you’re cooking for family, friends, or just yourself, this dish delivers all the comfort and flavor of classic Italian cooking.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. Italian sausage
- 8 oz fusilli (or your preferred pasta, uncooked)
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup red wine or chicken broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup pasta water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Finely chop the garlic. Remove the casing from the sausages and chop them into pieces.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente.
- Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and fry the Italian sausage for 5 minutes or until cooked through stirring occasionally.
- Add the garlic and fry for 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato paste, add the wine, and cook for a couple of minutes until the alcohol evaporates.
- Add the canned tomatoes, dried basil and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce to low heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes. If it starts getting dry, add some of the pasta water.
- Add the pasta to the sauce, mix well and cook for a couple of minutes. Plate and grate some Parmesan cheese on top (and some fresh basil, if you wish). Done!
Notes
- The recipe is for 4 servings.
- Prep time: 5 minutes.
- Cooking time: 20 minutes.
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Italian sausage pasta
Ingredients
- ½ lb. Italian sausage
- 8 oz fusilli or your preferred pasta, uncooked
- 3 garlic cloves
- ½ cup red wine or chicken broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup pasta water
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Finely chop the garlic. Remove the casing from the sausages and chop them into pieces.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente.
- Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and fry the Italian sausage for 5 minutes or until cooked through stirring occasionally.
- Add the garlic and fry for 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato paste, add the wine, and cook for a couple of minutes until the alcohol evaporates.
- Add the canned tomatoes, dried basil and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce to low heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes. If it starts getting dry, add some of the pasta water.
- Add the pasta to the sauce, mix well and cook for a couple of minutes. Plate and grate some Parmesan cheese on top (and some fresh basil, if you wish). Done!