PENNE IN COUNTRY RAGù

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Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Sauté     Parmesan     Basil     Sausage     Red Wine     Fall     Simmer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces Italian sweet sausage, casings removed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
2 cups finely chopped canned whole Italian-style plum tomatoes
1 cup (or more) low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup Chianti or other dry red wine
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
12 ounces penne pasta
1 cup freshly grated pecorino Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage, garlic, and crushed red pepper; sauté until brown, breaking up with fork, about 6 minutes. Add carrots, onion, and celery; sauté until beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Mix in tomatoes. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1 cup broth and wine; simmer uncovered until liquid is slightly reduced, about 15 minutes. Add basil; cover and simmer until vegetables are very tender, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if liquid evaporates too quickly and stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes. Simmer uncovered until ragù thickens to desired consistency, stirring often, about 10 minutes longer. Season lightly with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Rewarm over medium heat before using.)
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot. Mix in ragù, 1/2 cup cheese, and 2 tablespoons oil. Add cooking liquid by 1/4 cupfuls to moisten, if desired. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide pasta among plates. Serve, passing 1/2 cup cheese separately.

Sabina Yeasmin
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This dish is a winner! It's flavorful, hearty, and easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Anmol Sadaf
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This is a delicious and affordable recipe. I'll definitely be making it again.


Baby Banny
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I love the fact that this recipe can be made with pantry staples. It's a great way to use up leftovers.


Fumila Smart
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.


Shakur Majumder
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I'm new to cooking and this recipe was easy to follow. It turned out great and my family loved it.


Dickson Omari
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This is a great dish to serve for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Rehman Zaib
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The sauce for this dish is amazing! I could eat it with a spoon.


butterfly robin
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sausage, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes all work together perfectly.


PATEL UG
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This is my first time making penne in country rag and it turned out great! I'm definitely making it again.


Eric Higgins
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this recipe. The sauce is so flavorful and the penne is cooked perfectly.


DestroyerVI 87
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I added some chopped spinach to the sauce and it was delicious. This is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet.


Sassywiggallery
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The flavors are amazing.


Yasmeen Jani
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I'm not a huge fan of Italian sausage, so I substituted ground beef. It was still delicious!


Oliver Contractors
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always turned out great. I love the addition of the mushrooms and the sun-dried tomatoes.


gimba saad
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I made this dish last night and it was fantastic! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the penne was cooked perfectly.


Dena Mccarty
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This is my go-to penne recipe. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family.