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A wide bowl with Neapolitan sauce with sausage and tomatoes over pasta shells.

Neapolitan Pasta With Sausage

Diana Rattray
This Neapolitan pasta is a symphony of color and flavor! The tomato-based sauce includes Italian sausages, fresh basil, optional mushrooms, and chopped peppers.
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Servings 6 servings
Calories 610
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 ribs diced celery
  • 6 ounces sliced mushrooms, (optional)
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 ( 28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • ½ cup fresh chopped basil, packed
  • Fine salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp Kosher salt for the pasta water
  • 12 ounces pasta shells
  • 4 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

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Instructions

  • Put the sausages in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add 1/2 cup of water to the skillet. Cover the pan and continue cooking for 12 to 15 minutes, until the sausages reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
    1 pound Italian sausage | 1/2 cup water
  • Remove the sausages and slice or dice them. Set aside. Drain off any excess fat and water from the skillet.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the same skillet and place it over medium heat. Add the chopped bell peppers, onions, celery, and mushrooms (if using), and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
    2 tbsp olive oil | 1 cup diced green bell pepper | 1 cup chopped onion | 2 ribs diced celery | 6 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute longer.
    1 tsp minced garlic
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and basil. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    1 ( 28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes | 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes | 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil | Fine salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Add the pasta and cook following the package directions. Drain.
    12 ounces pasta shells | 1 tbsp Kosher salt for the pasta water
  • Serve the pasta with the sauce and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
    4 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Nutrition

Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 23gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 671mgPotassium: 533mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 181IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword neapolitan pasta, sausage
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