Pasta Rosso Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Penne noodles tossed with marinara and smoked sausage then smothered with provel cheese.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the penne noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes.
2
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, drain the penne noodles in a colander and set aside.

3
Cook the Sausage
While the pasta is cooking, slice the smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
4
Add Marinara Sauce
Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet with the sausage. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to combine the flavors.

5
Mix Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained penne noodles to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together until the noodles are well coated with the sauce.
6
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the provel cheese evenly over the pasta and sauce mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid to allow the cheese to melt, about 5 minutes.

7
Plate the Dish
Once the cheese has melted, remove the skillet from heat. Serve the Pasta Rosso hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.