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Sausage pasta dish
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5 from 5 votes

Sausage Tomato Pasta

This sausage tomato pasta recipe is a real family favorite. Serve it in large bowls with plenty of freshly shaved parmesan.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Family Dinners
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4
Calories: 655kcal

Ingredients

  • 450 g Italian sausages (1lb)
  • 2 tbsps olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped or crushed
  • ½ glass white wine
  • 1.5 kg tomatoes (3lb / approx 18 tomatoes)
  • Salt & Pepper
  • A handful fresh basil leaves
  • 500 g pasta (1lb)
  • Freshly grated parmesan to serve

Instructions

  • Remove sausage meat from casings and break into small pieces
  • De-seed and chop all the tomatoes
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan.
  • Add the sausage and garlic and cook until the sausage is lightly browned. Break up the sausage pieces with a wooden spoon as you go.
  • Add the wine and simmer until most of the wine has evaporated.
  • Stir in the tomatoes. Add salt & pepper.
  • Reduce the heat to very low and cook, stirring occasionally for 1 hour and 15-30 minutes, until the sauce is nice and thick.
  • When the sauce is nearly ready, cook the pasta according to packet instructions.
  • Tear the basil leaves into small pieces and stir through the sauce.
  • Drain the pasta and stir the sauce through.
  • Serve with plenty of Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 655kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 942mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g