Tomato Basil Italian Sausage Skillet Food

ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions.
• Mix together the ricotta and lemon zest in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Tear the sausage into 1- to 2-inch chunks and place in the skillet. Cook for 60 to 90 seconds, then flip and cook for an additional minute. Add the oregano, crushed red pepper, garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is cooked through, about 4 minutes. Stir in the broccolini and jarred peppers. Using a ladle, remove 2/3 cup cooking water from the pasta pot and add to the skillet. Cook until the sauce is thickened and the broccolini is softened, about 3 minutes.
• Drain the pasta once cooked.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the pasta, lemon juice, yellow tomatoes and Parmesan. Dollop on the ricotta mixture; tear the basil leaves into large pieces and sprinkle them over the skillet. Serve the bread alongside the pasta, whole or torn into large chunks.

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.

FRESH TOMATO BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• In large saucepan, cook tomatoes and basil over medium-low heat until tomatoes are soft.
• Meanwhile, in medium skillet, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onions are translucent.
• Add onion mixture to tomato mixture and add salt and pepper. Let simmer on low heat for 2 hours or until thick.

FARFALLE WITH HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE, TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente.
• Drain and toss in olive oil. Set aside. Meanwhile, preheat a large skillet.
• Squeeze sausage from casing into pan, crumbling it into small pieces.
• Add garlic and cook until sausage is browned and cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Toss cooked sausage with pasta, basil, tomatoes, cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Remove from the pan; cool slightly before cutting into 1/4-in. slices; return to the pan. Add zucchini and onion; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the zucchini is tender. Serve with rice or pasta.