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Viewed: 50 - Published at: 7 years agoIngredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground hot Italian sausage
- 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- One 32-ounce can crushed seasoned tomatoes
- One 16-ounce can seasoned tomato sauce
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound penne pasta
- Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Method
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned.
- Transfer to a bowl.
- Add the onion to the saucepan and cook, stirring, until coated with the sausage drippings.
- Reduce the heat slightly and add the garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes.
- Stir until the mixture has softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce to the onion mixture.
- Stir until fully combined.
- Season with salt and pepper and stir in the cooked sausage.
- Reduce heat to low and gently simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the penne and cook until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Drain and transfer to a serving bowl.
- Add the sauce, sprinkle with Parmesan, if using, toss and serve.
