Spicy Sausage Penne all'Arrabbiata Recipe - Episode #125

spicy Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds umami flavor.

In a medium bowl, crush the canned tomatoes by hand and set aside.

In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to package instructions.

In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and heat until shimmering.

Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and sauté for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly until fragrant.

Add diced red onions to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes or until softened.

Add the spicy Italian sausage to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.

To the sausage mixture, add the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, ground sea salt, brown sugar, and freshly ground black pepper; stir together.

When the mixture starts to simmer, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pour the drained cooked penne pasta into the sauce and gently mix until the pasta is well coated.

Add fresh basil and give a quick stir before serving.

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Dietary

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