Pasta with sausage and peas. Sautéed sausage and peas mixed with penne pasta and finished with grated cheese.
Welcome to the first recipe in our Pasta with Sausage series of recipes. In this version we are using peas, onions, and marinara sauce to create a wonderful and tasty pasta with sausage dish. This series of recipes will feature Italian sausage cooked with different types of pastas. What will change the most in these recipes are the complimentary ingredients. For instance, in the second version of this recipe, broccoli and onions are the main complimentary ingredients.
The purpose of this blog is to demonstrate how a base recipe, in this case, pasta with sausage, can create a new recipe with a few ingredient changes. First we create a recipe, then we taste the recipe, then we change up the ingredients to develop a new recipe from the original recipe. This is the innovative part of the process. That is why our approach to cooking is create, taste, innovate.
Look for other recipe series on this blog as we continue to create and innovate new recipe ideas.
NOTE
Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
How to Make Pasta with Sausage and Peas
Preparing the Penne:
- Prepare the Penne according to the instructions on the package.
Preparing the Sausage:
- While the Farfalle is cooking. Begin by cutting the sausage into 1/2 inch pieces. Next, in a large skillet on high heat add the extra virgin olive oil and sauté the garlic until golden (about 2 minutes).
- Reduce to medium heat and add in the sliced onion, salt, and pepper and sauté for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally. Next, add in the sausage and sauté for 5 minutes to brown, while mixing thoroughly and breaking up the sausage.
Bringing it All Together:
- Continuing on medium heat add in the frozen peas and marinara sauce and cook for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Finally, add in the cooked penne and cook for 2 more minutes, mixing occasionally to incorporate all of the ingredients.
How to Serve Pasta with Sausage and Peas
- Place the pasta with sausage and peas in a large serving bowl and sprinkle with grated cheese.
If you prefer to cook the sausage, peas, and penne pasta in separate pots and pans you can do so. The picture below shows you what the dish would look like if prepared separately.
This pasta with sausage and peas recipe comes together quickly and is great for a 30 minute weekday dinner after a full day of work. I hope you enjoy this dish. Comment below and let us know your thoughts.
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The Recipe
Pasta with Sausage and Peas
Ingredients
- 1 lb Penne
- 16 oz. sweet sausage
- 24 oz. marinara sauce
- 1 bag frozen peas
- 4 cloves of garlic sliced
- 1 sweet onion sliced
- 2 tbsp. cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
Preparing the Penne:
- Prepare the Penne according to the instructions on the package.
Preparing the Sausage:
- While the Farfalle is cooking. Begin by cutting the sausage into 1/2 inch pieces. Next, in a large skillet on high heat add the extra virgin olive oil and saute the garlic until golden (about 2 minutes).
- Reduce to medium heat and add in the sliced onion, salt, and pepper and saute for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally. Next, add in the sausage and saute for 5 minutes to brown, while mixing thoroughly and breaking up the sausage.
Bringing it All Together:
- Continuing on medium heat add in the frozen peas and marinara sauce and cook for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Finally, add in the cooked penne and cook for 2 more minutes, mixing occasionally to incorporate all of the ingredients.
To Serve:
- Place the penne with sausage and peas in a large serving bowl and sprinkle with grated cheese.
Invent Your Recipe
Nutrition
Invent Your Recipe:
Pasta is so versatile, I just love to prepare it every which way, with lots of different ingredients and flavors. For this dish, I add marinara sauce to the recipe to enhance the flavors of the sausage and peas.
When you prepare this dish you can use many different vegetables instead of the peas. I have another dish similar to this where I am using broccoli.
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