Best Simple Sausage Pasta Toss Recipes

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QUICK AND EASY SAUSAGE PASTA



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With Italian sausage, veggies, & sauce, this pasta dish is perfect for a weeknight meal!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Dinner     Entree     Main Course     Pasta

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot)
½ onion (sliced)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
28 ounces diced tomatoes (with juices)
½ cup tomato sauce
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
8 ounces medium pasta (penne, bowties or rotini)
salt & pepper (to taste )
parsley and parmesan cheese (for serving, optional)

Steps:

  • Cook sausage and onion in a large skillet until no pink remains. Drain fat.
  • Add bell pepper and garlic, cook 2-3 minutes or until pepper begins to soften.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes with juices, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Simmer 5 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted water until al dente (do not overcook). Drain well.
  • Add pasta to sausage and simmer 1 minute. Garnish with parsley and parmesan if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2.5 cups, Calories 672 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Sodium 1374 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 11 g

CREAMY PASTA TOSS WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE



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Comfort food gets a flavorful upgrade with seared rope smoked sausage in this delicious meal, in partnership with Hillshire Farm® Brand.

Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Hillshire Farm®

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (8 ounce) package uncooked pappardelle pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (12 ounce) package Hillshire Farm® Rope Smoked Sausage, cut into 1/2" coins
1 (8 ounce) package sliced cremini mushrooms
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 ¼ cups half-and-half
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup refrigerated prepared pesto
⅓ cup thinly sliced basil

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.
  • Heat oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high. Add sausage and mushrooms and cook about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove to a plate; carefully wipe pan clean as it may be hot.
  • Melt butter in pan over medium; add garlic and cook until it just begins to brown, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Add half-and-half and cream cheese; bring to a simmer, whisking constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add pasta and sausage mixture; toss to coat. Thin sauce with reserved pasta water if necessary.
  • Serve in shallow bowls topped with pesto, basil, and remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1023.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.8 g, Cholesterol 154.4 mg, Fat 72.5 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 38.4 g, SaturatedFat 30.7 g, Sodium 1690.3 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

SIMPLE SAUSAGE PASTA TOSS



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For a flash of tasty inspiration, grab a skillet and stir up turkey sausage with tomatoes, garlic and olives. Toss everything with spaghetti, and sprinkle with Parmesan. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces uncooked multigrain spaghetti
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 teaspoon olive oil
3/4 pound Italian turkey sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, toss bread crumbs with oil; cook and stir over medium heat until toasted. Remove from pan., Add sausage to same pan; cook and stir over medium heat until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 30-60 seconds longer. Stir in tomatoes and olives; heat through. Add spaghetti and toss to combine. Sprinkle with toasted bread crumbs before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEK PASTA TOSS



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My husband and I developed this bright pasta dish by tossing in favorite Greek ingredients like olives, feta cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. Try it with shrimp or chicken, too! -Terri Gilson, Calgary, AB

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta (about 7 ounces)
3/4 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 5 cups)
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, halved
1/3 cup julienned oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and coarsely crumble sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add to pasta., Stir in spinach, olives and tomatoes; heat through, allowing spinach to wilt slightly. Stir in cheese. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 742mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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