Rustic Sausage Pasta

Name: Rustic Sausage Pasta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package rotini pasta; 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red bell peppers, chopped; 1 small zucchini, chopped; 1 small yellow squash, chopped; 1 cup mushrooms, sliced; salt and pepper to taste; 1 (14.4 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 cup tomato sauce; 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.25 teaspoon dried basil; 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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This rustic sausage pasta recipe can easily be altered to suit your tastes. It is my husband's absolute favorite dish!

Recipe by Heather W

Updated on April 14, 2023

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package rotini pasta
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell peppers, chopped
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 small yellow squash, chopped
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
salt and pepper to taste
1 (14.4 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup tomato sauce
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
Brown sausage, stirring to crumble, in a skillet over medium heat. Remove sausage using a slotted spoon, leaving drippings in the pan. Cook and stir onion and garlic in sausage drippings until onions are softened. Return sausage to the pan. Stir in red bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, and mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper. Cook another 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, thyme, basil, and oregano; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Combine drained pasta with sausage mixture in a large bowl. Top with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

489	Calories
19g	Fat
54g	Carbs
25g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 489
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	25%
Saturated Fat 8g	38%
Cholesterol 42mg	14%
Sodium 1154mg	50%
Total Carbohydrate 54g	20%
Dietary Fiber 4g	16%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 25g
Vitamin C 43mg	214%
Calcium 212mg	16%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 783mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.