Speedy Italian Sausage Pasta Skillet

A one-pan pasta dish with Italian sausage, rich tomato sauce, and your favorite veggies, finished with fresh basil, perfect for a quick Italian dinner.

Ingredients

• 300 g (sweet or hot, casings removed) Italian Sausage
• 300 g (penne or rotini) Imported Dry Pasta
• 500 ml Passata
• 1 can (drained) Mushrooms Pieces & Stems
• 1/2 medium (diced) Onion
• 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
• 1/4 tsp (optional) Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/4 cup (chopped, for garnish) Fresh Basil
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add Italian sausage (casings removed) and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned.
3. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
4. Stir in tomato passata, drained canned mushrooms, dried oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to a simmer, then add the pasta. Add about 2 cups of water, ensuring the pasta is mostly submerged.
6. Cover and cook until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
7. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water. If it's too thin, cook uncovered for a few more minutes.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Cuisine: Italian

Suitability:

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Serving Size: 3

Meal Type: dinner