Neapolitan Pasta With Sausage
This Neapolitan pasta is a symphony of color and flavor! The tomato-based sauce includes Italian sausages, fresh basil, optional mushrooms, and chopped peppers.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 6 ounces mushrooms, sliced, optional
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 14.5-ounce can tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil, packed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 12 ounces pasta shells, or ziti, macaroni, etc.
- 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
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.
- Remove the sausages and slice or dice. Drain off any excess fat and water from the skillet.
- Add about 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.
- Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute longer.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and basil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and lower the heat; simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling salted water following the package directions. Drain.
- Serve the pasta with the sauce. Serve with 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.
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