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Spicy Italian Sausage Penne

This easy Spicy Italian Sausage Penne is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Chopped Italian sausages, a fresh tomato sauce with diced tomatoes, and penne noodles make up this easy meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian, North American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 915kcal
Author Nina

Ingredients

  • 1 lb hot Italian sausages
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ medium onion chopped
  • ½ red pepper chopped
  • ½ habanero pepper minced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 18 oz can stewed tomatoes I used a garlic and olive oil flavour
  • 13 oz can tomato sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups penne noodles uncooked

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place sausages on foil and bake for 30 minutes, turning once, halfway through.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion, red pepper and habanero pepper. Cook stirring occasionally until softened.
  • Add garlic and stir continuously for 1 minute. Add in stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, dried parsley flakes, salt, pepper and penne noddles. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer.
  • When sausages are ready, slice and add to the skillet. Cook stirring occasionally until penne noodles are al dente, approximately 20 minutes.
  • Leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 915kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1604mg | Potassium: 1175mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1134IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 6mg