Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Jamie Oliver's Summer Sausage Pasta, a dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Italy straight to your kitchen! In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delightful meal that perfectly balances savory sausage, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic basil. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a dish to impress your friends, this recipe is your go-to solution. Dive into the world of Italian cuisine and discover how easy it is to create a pasta dish that’s both comforting and bursting with flavor!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 200g pasta
- 300g sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 400g canned tomatoes
- Fresh basil
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove the sausage from its casing and crumble it into the pan, breaking it into small pieces.
- Cook the sausage until it starts to brown and release its fat, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté with the sausage until the onion becomes translucent and soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes, breaking them down with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper, and let the sauce simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta in the boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta, reserving a small cup of pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency if needed.
- Add the cooked pasta directly into the sausage tomato sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Tear fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the pasta just before serving.
- Serve hot, optionally garnishing with additional fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil.
Tips
- Choose Quality Ingredients: For the best flavor, opt for high-quality sausage and fresh tomatoes. If you can, use San Marzano canned tomatoes for a richer taste.
- Don’t Skip the Basil: Fresh basil adds a fragrant touch to the dish. Tear the leaves rather than chopping them to release their essential oils and enhance the aroma.
- Pasta Cooking Tip: Make sure to salt your pasta water generously. It should taste like the sea! This is crucial for seasoning the pasta itself.
- Adjust Sauce Consistency: If your sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up. This will help the sauce cling better to the pasta.
- Experiment with Add-ins: Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers to the sauce for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Serve with Cheese: For a delicious finishing touch, consider grating some Parmesan or Pecorino cheese over the pasta before serving.
- Make it Ahead: This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated. The flavors meld beautifully, making it even tastier the next day!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
