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Flavorful Spicy Arrabbiata Pasta with Italian Sausage

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A quick and easy spicy Arrabbiata pasta with Italian sausage that delivers bold flavor and comforting heat, perfect for weeknights or dinner parties.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz (340 g) Italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled (sweet or spicy)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 to 1.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to heat preference)
  • 28 oz (800 g) can crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • A handful fresh basil, torn
  • 12 oz (340 g) penne or rigatoni pasta
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz (340 g) of penne and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 11 minutes). Drain, reserving ½ cup (120 ml) of pasta water, and set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add crumbled Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add finely chopped onion to the sausage and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen flavor. Pour in 28 oz crushed tomatoes with juices. Stir well and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Lower heat and let the sauce simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened and flavors melded.
  6. Toss the drained pasta into the skillet with the sauce. Add reserved pasta water little by little if the sauce feels too thick or dry to help it cling to the noodles.
  7. Fold in torn fresh basil leaves just before serving.
  8. Plate the pasta and sprinkle generously with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Keep the sauce simmering gently to avoid burning and ensure proper thickening. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Adjust red pepper flakes to control spiciness. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta; for dairy-free, omit Parmesan or use plant-based alternative.

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