Spaghetti With Italian Sausage Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sausage and Sauce
Garnish
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add 12 ounces of spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
Sausage and Sauce Preparation
- 4
Cook Sausage
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 pound of Italian sausage, casing removed, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Break it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- 5
Sauté Vegetables
Add 1 diced medium onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in 28 ounces of crushed tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- 7
Simmer Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine and Serve
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce in the skillet. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- 9
Garnish
Serve the spaghetti topped with 0.5 cup of chopped fresh basil and 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
