dee dee's pasta italiano
(1 rating)
While I know it's easy to open up a can or jar of marinara sauce, I love making my own and the taste just can't be beat. I use this sauce for spaghetti, lasagna and now in this dish. Not sure when I discovered my love for Italian cuisine (it's been a long time ago) but I think I could be very happy eating this comfort food everyday! Hope you enjoy as much as we do.
(1 rating)
yield
6 to 8
prep time
15 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For dee dee's pasta italiano
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1(19 oz) package johnsonville mild italian sausage
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1(1-lb) box penne pasta, cooked to directions
- MARINARA SAUCE
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3 Tbspolive oil, extra virgin
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1 lgonion, chopped
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1 lgbell pepper, chopped
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4 clovegaric, minced (can use jarred minced garlic)
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1(16-oz) package fresh mushrooms, sliced (i have used canned)
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1 tspred pepper flakes
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1 tspfennel seeds
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3(14.5-oz) cans diced tomatoes and juice
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1(6-oz) can tomato paste
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1 cwater
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1/2 cfresh basil, chopped (or a couple of tsp dried)
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2 tspitalian seasoning
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1 tspsugar
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salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
How To Make dee dee's pasta italiano
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1Remove casings from sausage, break sausage up and brown in a skillet; set aside.
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2SAUCE: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; saute until tender; add mushrooms and saute for another minute.
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3Add red pepper flakes, fennel seeds, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, basil, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt and pepper; stir. Bring to a slow boil, reduce heat slighly and let simmer for 15 minutes covered. Remove lid; add sausage and simmer another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to thicken.
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4Remove from heat and serve over hot pasta. I served with fresh homemade rolls hot out of the oven and fried green beans as a side. Hope you enjoy!
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