PENNE WITH SPICY SAUSAGE

Penne with Spicy Sausage image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground hot Italian sausage
1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, grated
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
One 32-ounce can crushed seasoned tomatoes
One 16-ounce can seasoned tomato sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound penne pasta
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned. Transfer to a bowl.
Add the onion to the saucepan and cook, stirring, until coated with the sausage drippings. Reduce the heat slightly and add the garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes. Stir until the mixture has softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce to the onion mixture. Stir until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the cooked sausage. Reduce heat to low and gently simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the penne and cook until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl. Add the sauce, sprinkle with Parmesan, if using, toss and serve.