Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsPorto LeggeroPenne Con Salsiccia Recipe

Penne Con Salsiccia Recipe

Inspired by Porto Leggero
Time30m
Serves4

light tomato and basil sauce with sausage and mushrooms finished with toasted fennel seeds...

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the Penne

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Brown the Sausage

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Remove the sausage from its casing and add it to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Garlic and Mushrooms

    Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet with the sausage. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.

  4. 4

    Create the Sauce

    Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and half of the chopped basil. Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Toast the Fennel Seeds

    In a small dry pan, toast the fennel seeds over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Set aside.

  6. 6

    Combine and Serve

    Add the cooked penne to the skillet with the sauce and toss to combine. Serve hot, garnished with the remaining basil and toasted fennel seeds.

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