Lunch Sausage Spaghetti Recipe
Make Lunch Sausage Spaghetti Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sausage Mixture
Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the rest and set aside.
Sausage Mixture
- 2
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Remove the casing from the sausage and crumble it into the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until browned.
- 3
Add Vegetables
Add minced garlic, diced onion, and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- 4
Season the Mixture
Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes, black pepper, and oregano. Cook for another minute to combine the flavors.
Sauce Preparation
- 5
Add Tomatoes
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes into the sausage mixture, stirring well to combine. Let it simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
- 6
Finish the Sauce
Tear fresh basil leaves and add them to the sauce. Stir well and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Combine and Serve
- 7
Mix Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the sausage sauce. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- 8
Serve
Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
