4 kg di Penne Rigate alla Calabrese con Salsiccia Fresca

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey sausage reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative with a cheesy flavor.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced Italian sausage to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside, leaving the drippings.

Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet; sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste; stir to combine.

Season with basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.

Return the sausage to the skillet and stir to combine.

Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.

Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese.

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