Looking for a quick and easy meal idea that is loaded with flavor? This Easy Pasta Dinner Ideas: Spicy Italian Sausage With Penne Rigate Pasta will save the day!
This dish is ideal for busy weeknights or when you want a comforting, and warming meal. It mixes the smokey heat of Italian sausage with the satisfying bite of al dente penne.
With just a few pantry staples and fresh ingredients, you can make a restaurant-quality pasta dish in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re cooking for family, friends, or just yourself, this recipe is simple to adapt and goes great with a side salad or a crusty piece of garlic bread.
So, grab your skillet pan and a pot of boiling water, and let’s get into the steps to create a one-pot pasta recipe that will become a favorite in dinner rotations.
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Easy Pasta Dinner Ideas
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Easy Pasta Dinner Ideas: Spicy Italian Sausage With Penne Rigate Pasta
Equipment
- Stove
- Skillet
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
- Saucepan
- Collander or Strainer
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Hot Italian Sausage, All Natural
- 12 oz. Frozen Mixed Vegetable, defrosted
- 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
- 2 tsp. Dried Thyme
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1 tsp. Black Pepper
- 2½ cups Cherry Tomatoes, quartered
- ¼ cup Stubbs Jalapeno and Honey BBQ Sauce
- 2 stalks Scallion, chopped
- 1 tbsp Roasted Garlic Powder
- 2 tbsp. Badia Complete Seasoning
- 1 cup Yellow Onion, roughtly diced
Penne Regate Pasta
- 10 cups Tap Water
- 2 tsp. Salt
- 16 oz. Organic Penne Rigate Pasta
Instructions
Let's Prepare the Hot Italian Sausage
- I like the Jasonsonville Hot Italian Sausage since it contains no preservatives or additives, unlike other sausages I have purchased in the past. The company assures its customers that they use all-natural ingredients
- Empty the hot Italian sausage Into a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper, complete seasoning, dried thyme, and garlic powder. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Remove from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature before starting your dinner.
- On a cutting board, dice the onions, quarter each cherry tomato, and roughly slice the scallions.
Let's Cook The Pasta
- In a saucepan, add salt to 10 cups water and bring to a boil. The packaging instructs the customers to cook the penne rigate pasta for 10 to 12 minutes. However, we will cook for a shorter time.
- Cook pasta for 7 minutes in salted boiling water or until aldente (soft to the touch). You don't want to fully cook the pasta. They will be further cooked with spicy sausage. Nobody likes soggy penne pasta. You may also use the Whole Grain Penne Rigate Pasta for a healthier alternative.
Time To Cook The Hot Italian Sausage
- While the pasta is being cooked. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron skillet pan for 1 minute. Cook the seasoned Italian sausage until fully browned and caramelized.
- Combine the thawed frozen mixed vegetables with the cooked sausage. Stir thoroughly and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes.
- To the veggie sausage mixture, combine the diced tomatoes, onion, BBQ sauce, and scallion. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.I implore you to try this Stubbs BBQ Sauce. I came across this brand of BBQ sauce. I love that there are no preservatives or additives. It looks and tastes like a good homemade BBQ sauce. It adds a unique layer of flavor to this pasta dish.
- Remove aldente pasta from the flame and pour into a colander to drain. Dump the pasta into the sausage mixture and combine with a wooden spoon. Allow the Penne Rigate Pasta and Italian sausage to cook together for an additional 3 minutes, stirring often.
- Serve warm with a side of fresh salad. This meal serves approximately 5 to 6 people.
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Spicy Italian Sausage + Penne Rigate Pasta
I love your recipes, they’re easy to follow, often spicy and hearty. I think you should consider opening a restaurant, it would be a hit. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the kind words, Ginger. Opening a restaurant is the last adventure on my list. But will continue to create easy delicious recipe like this pasta sausage dish.
I love Italian sausage! And a one pot wonder! This has literally inspired me for dinner tonight! Such great food!
Thank you, Lauren.
Such a great recipe for any season. I’ve never tried the saizon complete seasoning! Thanks for a new flavor.
Thank you Kristine. Badia All purpose seasoning is my go to seasoning for everyday cooking. https://amzn.to/3CMmbG6
Your recipes always make me feel hungry and this is no exception. I cant wait to try this one !
Thank you SamH Travels. You are going to enjoy my pasta dish.
Looks delicious! Can’t wait to try this for a quick family dinner or a special night!
Thank you, Ann
This looks brilliant, definitely something my husband and two boys would love! I might make it over the weekend and see what they think.
Glad you found value in my recipe. I am confident that you and the family will love it. Thanks for visiting.
Pasta is always a good idea. This has so much flavor. Definite;y a keeper!
Thank you, Vaishali.
I like a pasta. I ate the best one in Italy. This one seams to be easy to prepare. Added to the list.
Thank you, Miss Simplitty.
Wow. Will have to try that recipe with Penne and Sausage. I love sausage and it looks delicious.
Thank you, Elaine. Enjoy when you make it.
will defintely be trying this recipe!
Enjoy when you do try my pasta recipe.
This pasta dinner is such a unique combination! First, spicy Italian sausage is my favorite so I already know I’m going to love this dish. It adds so much flavor. I love the addition of mixed veggies and tomatoes, and the interesting addition of bbq sauce. I can just imagine the flavors coming together as one delicious dish. And, Stubbs is a yummy bbq sauce! Thanks for sharing, Kevin!
THANK YOU, JENNA
This is such a comforting classic. I’d Finish with a sprinkle of parmesan and fresh basil
Thank you, GWT. Parmesan and sweet basil sounds like a flavorful addition.
This looks good and is very easy to make. I would love to make it sometime. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for visiting, Lanae. Hope you get to make my Italian Sausage and Penne Pasta dish.
I love this pasta. I tried it with the Stubbs barbeque sauce and it was phenomenal. I just remodeled my kitchen in Melbourne. Making and serving this pasta to my family in our new kitchen was the best way to celebrate the updated space.
Thank you, Tricia. I am happy you and your family enjoyed my Pasta dish.