dee dee's pasta italiano

Name: Dee Dee's Pasta Italiano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 - (19 oz) package johnsonville mild italian sausage; 1 - (1-lb) box penne pasta, cooked to directions; ## MARINARA SAUCE; 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large bell pepper, chopped; 4 clove(s) garic, minced (can use jarred minced garlic); 1 - (16-oz) package fresh mushrooms, sliced (i have used canned); 1 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon(s) fennel seeds; 3 - (14.5-oz) cans diced tomatoes and juice; 1 - (6-oz) can tomato paste; 1 cup(s) water; 1/2 cup(s) fresh basil, chopped (or a couple of tsp dried); 2 teaspoon(s) italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon(s) sugar; - salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

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Diane Atherton

PINE MOUNTAIN, GA

Updated on Jun 24, 2013

While I know it's easy to open up a can or jar of marinara sauce, I love making my own and the taste just can't be beat. I use this sauce for spaghetti, lasagna and now in this dish. Not sure when I discovered my love for Italian cuisine (it's been a long time ago) but I think I could be very happy eating this comfort food everyday! Hope you enjoy as much as we do.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 to 8

Ingredients

1 - (19 oz) package johnsonville mild italian sausage
1 - (1-lb) box penne pasta, cooked to directions
MARINARA SAUCE
3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
1 large onion, chopped
1 large bell pepper, chopped
4 cloves garic, minced (can use jarred minced garlic)
1 - (16-oz) package fresh mushrooms, sliced (i have used canned)
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
3 - (14.5-oz) cans diced tomatoes and juice
1 - (6-oz) can tomato paste
1 cup water
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped (or a couple of tsp dried)
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar
- salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

How To Make dee dee's pasta italiano

Step 1

Remove casings from sausage, break sausage up and brown in a skillet; set aside.

Step 2

SAUCE: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; saute until tender; add mushrooms and saute for another minute.
Step 3

Add red pepper flakes, fennel seeds, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, basil, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt and pepper; stir. Bring to a slow boil, reduce heat slighly and let simmer for 15 minutes covered. Remove lid; add sausage and simmer another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to thicken.
Step 4

Remove from heat and serve over hot pasta. I served with fresh homemade rolls hot out of the oven and fried green beans as a side. Hope you enjoy!
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