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Pasta with Italian Sausage

This is a super easy family favorite Pasta with Italian Sausage that is friendly for any weeknight meal!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 562

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 lb mild Italian sausage
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1/2 cup carrots diced
  • 1/2 cup celery diced
  • 2 tbs tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic mined
  • 1/2 tsp oregano dried
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbps fish sauce optional
  • parmesan cheese rind optional
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 lb lasagna noodles cooked al dente
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil diced
  • Parmesan cheese for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium to high heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 8 minutes. While the sausage is cooking, use a wooden spoon to break up into smaller pieces.
  2. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring continuously, for about 1 minutes.
  4. Deglaze the pan with the red wine, scraping up any fronds in the bottom of the pan.
  5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, fish sauce, parmesan cheese rind, heavy cream, bay leaves, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring the sauce to a slow simmer and cook, uncovered, for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. About 15 minutes before the sauce is finished cooking, bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil, and cook the lasagna (or noodle of your choice) according to package directions.
  7. To serve stir in the basil and toss the cooked pasta in the sauce. Leave the pasta in for a minute or two so that the pasta absorbs some of the sauce.
  8. Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Notes

*Please note that the amount of calories and nutritional value per serving is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly. Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.