Pasta with Sausage Tomato Sauce
A hearty and comforting pasta dish featuring juicy sausage slices nestled in a rich, slow-simmered tomato sauce. This effortless weeknight dinner is on the table in under 40 minutes using simple pantry staples. Big flavors, minimal effort — the whole family will ask for seconds.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 500 g pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 500 g sausages, sliced into rounds
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can tomato sauce (400 g)
- 200 ml water (half the can)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Grated cheese to serve (optional)
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Directions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- 2
Pour in the tomato sauce, then use the empty can filled halfway with water and add it to the pan. Stir well to combine.
- 3
Add the sliced sausages and season generously with salt and pepper.
- 4
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and concentrated.
- 5
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain well.
- 6
Remove the sauce from heat and pour it over the drained pasta. Toss gently to coat every piece.
- 7
Serve immediately, topped with grated cheese if desired.
💡 Chef's Tip
Add a pinch of dried oregano or a bay leaf while the sauce simmers for extra depth. Smoked sausages work especially well and add a wonderful complexity to the dish.
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