Description
A flavorful and hearty pasta dish cooked in a rich tomato and wine sauce with Italian sausage and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 8 oz pappardelle pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Cook the pappardelle pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles. Cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and sliced red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Pour in the red wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.