Paccheri with Quick Sausage Ragu
Paccheri with Quick Sausage Ragu is a hearty Italian dish that combines large tube-shaped pasta with a savory sausage ragu. Bursting with flavors from Italian sausage, aromatic garlic, and fresh basil, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With a preparation time of just 10 minutes and a cooking time of 20 minutes, you can enjoy a comforting meal that feels like a warm hug in under half an hour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz paccheri pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 28 oz canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the paccheri in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and crumble in the sausage. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in canned tomatoes (crushing them) and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the drained paccheri and toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Finish with torn basil leaves and serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a leaner dish, substitute Italian sausage with ground turkey or chicken. Add red pepper flakes for extra heat or toss in spinach for added nutrition.