Zio Anthony’s Pasta Recipe
Penne with sausage and meatballs in a ricotta tomato sauce
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Ingredients
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Pasta Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Cook Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare Meatballs and Sausage
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, half of the minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage (removed from casings) and cook until browned. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides.
- 3
Make Sauce
In the same skillet, add remaining garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Add cooked sausage and meatballs to the sauce and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix the cooked penne with the ricotta cheese and fresh basil. Pour the sauce with meatballs and sausage over the pasta and gently combine.
- 5
Serve
Transfer the pasta to serving dishes and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!