Italian Sausage Pasta

Cook Pasta Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Cook Sausage Remove the casing from the Italian sausage link. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the sausage and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside.

Make Sauce In the same pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.

Combine Ingredients Add the cooked sausage and cooked penne pasta to the pan with the sauce. Stir to coat everything evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.

Serve Garnish with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve hot and enjoy!