Savory Sausage and Tomato Pasta

• Italian Sausage

  0.5 lb
• Penne Pasta

  8 oz
• Crushed Tomatoes

  15 oz can
• Olive Oil

  1 tbsp
• Yellow Onion

  0.5 medium
• Garlic

  2 cloves
• Salt

  0.5 tsp
• Black Pepper

  0.3 tsp

All Steps

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a quarter cup of pasta water.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until thoroughly browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.

4. 4

   Add chopped yellow onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the sausage. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the onion is softened and translucent.

5. 5

   Pour in the can of crushed tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to deepen.

6. 6

   Add the cooked and drained pasta to the skillet with the sausage and tomato sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.

7. 7

   Serve hot and enjoy!