Tomato Basil Italian Sausage Skillet Recipes

TOMATO BASIL ITALIAN SAUSAGE SKILLET

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage and mushrooms over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Add hot water and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper™ box); stir to combine. Stir in uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper™ box). Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce is thick. Remove from heat.
• Sprinkle with cheese and basil.

AMAZING TOMATO AND BASIL PENNE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta, per package instructions. It should be done about the same time the sauce is finished.
• In a large 12 inch skillet on medium high add the oil and sausage. Cook until browned and crumbled.
• Add the onion and cook until translucent 3-4 minutes.
• Add the Garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
• Add the chopped tomato and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the chicken stock and cook until reduced by at least half.
• Add the heavy cream and cook until the sauce is thick and creamy.
• Add the basil and cook for no more than 1 minute.
• If the sauce has become too thick add about 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Add the cooked pasta and cook for about 2 minutes mixing frequently until all the sauce has been absorbed by the pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve topped with some grated Parmesan cheese (optional). enjoy.

ONE-POT SAUSAGE AND BASIL PASTA

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine the first 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until pasta is al dente, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add Parmesan, salt and pepper; stir until cheese is melted. If desired, mix in crushed red pepper flakes and top with additional Parmesan cheese.