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Sausage Pasta

By:Nagi
Published:28 Aug '17Updated:12 Apr '19
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A quick, super tasty Sausage pasta made using chopped up Italian sausages that end up looking like mini meatballs, tossed in a tomato pasta sauce. Makes for a quick dinner that’s so tasty, you’ll be making this one again!

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A quick and easy Sausage Pasta made using chopped up Italian sausages that look like meatballs! recipetineats.com

Sausage Pasta

It’s the last Monday of August which means another Monday Meatball Mania* here! I hadn’t planned for this Sausage Pasta to be my meatball recipe for this month….but when I noticed that chopped up sausages end up looking just like mini meatballs, I couldn’t resist. 😉

I mean, what a way to make “meatballs”, right? Just chop up sausages! They might get smeary and messy when you chop them – mine did – but once they’re in the skillet, they firm up and transform into balls.

* Monday Meatball Mania is a “thing” my friend Jo from Jo Cooks and I started at the beginning of 2017 where we each publish a meatball recipe on the last Monday of every month. Why do we do this? a) For our own entertainment; and b) Because we both love ball shaped foods and think there should be more of them in this world.

Chopped and cooked Italian Sausages for Sausage Pasta recipetineats.com

The sausages are the flavour base of the sauce for this Sausage Pasta, so please don’t get the basic best value sausages from the supermarket! Believe me, I am not a sausage snob. I have been known to hunt down fund raiser sausage sizzles on weekends (it’s for charity I tell myself).

But there is a time and place for different types of sausages and in this particular recipe, it’s important to get a good – or at least decent – sausage. Here’s my tip for good vs cheap sausages not suitable for this recipe: cheap sausages are a uniform pink colour, because the meat has been whizzed up with fillers. Good sausages are will not be a uniform colour – you will see specks of fat and sometimes seasonings.

Nowadays, supermarkets sell really great sausages that are pure meat, no (or very minimal) fillers. My favourite are Italian sausages because I like the flavour, but you can use any good sausages you want.

This Sausage Pasta is a really great quick meal. Get the pasta water boiling, and meanwhile start the sauce. Pop the pasta in the water and while the pasta is cooking, the sauce will simmer away. If you can handle that multi tasking, you’ll get this dinner on the table in just over 15 minutes. You’ve GOT THIS! – Nagi xx

A quick and easy Sausage Pasta made using chopped up Italian sausages that look like meatballs! recipetineats.com

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A quick and easy Sausage Pasta made using chopped up Italian sausages that look like meatballs! recipetineats.com

Sausage Pasta

Author: Nagi
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 15 minutes mins
Total: 20 minutes mins
Mains
American-Italian, Western
4.91 from 32 votes
Servings4
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A super quick meal made using chopped Italian Sausages that end up looking like mini meatballs! The sausages are the flavour base for this sauce, so get the best quality ones you can afford. Look for sausages where you can see little white chunks of fat and seasoning. Avoid the cheap sausages that are a uniform pink colour.

Ingredients

  • 250 g / 0.5 lb spiral pasta (Note 1)
  • 500 g / 1 lb good Italian sausages , or other quality sausages of choice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion , finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 800 g / 28 oz crushed tomato (or tomato passata)
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes / red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 - 2 big handfuls baby spinach (optional)

Garnish:

  • Basil leaves , finely sliced
  • Parmesan

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Cook pasta per packet directions MINUS 1 -2 minutes.
  • Just before you drain, RESERVE 1 cup of pasta cooking water. Then drain pasta.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut sausages into chunks about 1.5cm/3/5". It will get a bit smeary and the chunks will be weird shapes - don't worry, it self fixes while cooking!
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add sausages and cook until quite browned on the outside, doesn't have to be cooked through inside.
  • Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes until onion is translucent and sausages are very browned.
  • Add tomato, chilli flakes, pinch of salt and pepper. Mix and turn heat down to medium. Lets it bubble away energetically for 8 minutes or until it is quite thickened, stirring every now and then.
  • Add baby spinach (if using), pasta, and about 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Toss quickly, no longer than 1 minute (otherwise the pasta may start to break).
  • Remove from stove, and serve immediately, garnished with plenty of basil and parmesan. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes:

1. I find that 250g / 0.5 lb spiral pasta is sufficient to serve 4 people because it seems to expand in volume more than strand pastas because of the shape. If you want to use more pasta, add about 1 tbsp tomato pasta + 1/4 cup water for every extra 50g / 2 oz of pasta. Also you can use any shaped pasta you want!
2. WORKFLOW: Fill large pot with water, while it comes to the boil, chop and brown the sausages. Then while the pasta is cooking, finish the sauce. If you can manage this multi tasking, you'll get this on the table in just over 15 minutes!
3. Nutrition per serving, assuming 4 servings.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 401gCalories: 585cal (29%)
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126 Comments

  1. Christina says

    August 21, 2022 at 9:25 pm

    5 stars
    Nagi!!!!
    ❤️❤️❤️
    Your a real-person culinary genius!
    Everything I try I think is amazing. And this simple sausage pasta is no exception. We all loved it! I only wish I found it sooner.

    Reply
  2. Jemma says

    August 10, 2022 at 8:37 pm

    5 stars
    So yum, budget friendly and tasty!

    Reply
  3. Emma says

    July 17, 2022 at 8:12 pm

    5 stars
    I absolutely LOVE this recipe and it has quickly become a family favourite. I have a toddler, so I like to bulk it out with some extra yumminess and nutrients. I add a tin of lentils, sliced mushrooms and whatever other veg I have in the fridge- I’ve tried it with a mirepoix of carrot and celery, zucchini, eggplant, kale, even some sad looking red capsicum that I roasted before adding. It’s been incredibly delicious every time! I dish up a couple of servings for the little one before adding some extra chilli for my partner and I. It’s such a winner, I love that it uses ingredients I always have on hand (and the leftovers are even better the next day). Thanks Nagi!

    Reply
  4. Desi says

    December 2, 2021 at 7:06 pm

    Hi nagi!what is side good with this dish?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      December 4, 2021 at 12:10 am

      Try this Desi! https://www.recipetineats.com/rocket-salad-with-balsamic-dressing/ N x

      Reply
  5. Lisa says

    August 4, 2021 at 7:25 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious and easy. Did add bacon

    Reply
  6. Barb says

    July 27, 2021 at 9:32 am

    5 stars
    What a great way to use snags. This recipe is so easy peasy to make with all ingredients are in the pantry. Like all of your recipes this is super delicious.

    Thanks Nagi!

    Reply
  7. Lisa says

    July 9, 2021 at 2:04 am

    5 stars
    Loved this. Will definitely make again. I can’t tell if your sausages have casings or not – here in Minnesota they come that way. I should have removed them from the casing! I added sauteed mushrooms, which we love in all Italian dishes.

    Reply
  8. GP says

    March 11, 2021 at 1:34 pm

    5 stars
    I loved this. Used some Aldi ‘gourmet sausages’. I added a pinch of smoked paprika for some smokiness. Paprika and lemon zest are quickly becoming my favourite seasoning/spice.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      March 12, 2021 at 10:24 am

      YUM! Sounds like you nailed it GP! N x

      Reply
  9. Beek says

    August 9, 2020 at 11:30 am

    The site shows “If you want to use more pasta, add about 1 tbsp tomato pasta + 1/4 cup water for every extra 50g / 2 oz of pasta.” What do you mean by “1 tbsp tomato pasta”? I that 1 tbsp tomate paste? If I want to double the amount of pasta, should I also double all of the other ingredients, and use 56 oz of crushed tomato?

    Reply
    • Shaye says

      October 25, 2023 at 10:46 am

      I’d say it’s a typo for tomato paste, you’re right x

      Reply
  10. Les says

    June 14, 2020 at 12:55 am

    I made this with vegan meatballs instead of sausages and absolutely loved it!

    Reply
  11. Mia says

    December 11, 2019 at 8:13 pm

    5 stars
    Mmm made this tonight- it was so tasty!!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      December 12, 2019 at 6:37 am

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it Mia!

      Reply
  12. StarShine_4 says

    November 7, 2019 at 8:49 am

    Could I do this recipe with spaghetti noodles insteadi? Thanks so much!!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      November 7, 2019 at 7:43 pm

      Sure could!!

      Reply
  13. Stef L says

    October 7, 2019 at 5:08 am

    5 stars
    So good! I made this for my husband and he loved it. So I decided to make it for myself using Impossible burger as I’m a vegetarian and it’s so yummy! And easy. Perfect for a busy week night. Thanks Nagi!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      October 8, 2019 at 10:03 am

      I’m so glad you both got to enjoy it Stef!! 🙌

      Reply
  14. T says

    August 25, 2018 at 1:57 am

    I came across a “Thai chili sausage” at my neighborhood store, with a nice kick to it, thinking maybe it was “Thai chili” sausage instead of a Thai “chili sausage”….. Might be fun to play with this with the sausage!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 27, 2018 at 8:33 pm

      YUM!!

      Reply
  15. Salahelgzar says

    April 10, 2018 at 4:05 am

    How to download free cookbooks

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      April 11, 2018 at 8:35 pm

      Hi! You should have received a link in your email, did you get them??

      Reply
      • Salahelgzar says

        April 13, 2018 at 2:09 am

        Hi
        Got link but bach here agin i need free cookbook dowenload
        Thank yoh

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        • Nagi says

          April 15, 2018 at 1:24 pm

          Hi there! The links to download the free cookbooks are in every new recipe email I send out 🙂 So you can get them anytime! N xx

          Reply
  16. Barb says

    March 22, 2018 at 10:55 am

    5 stars
    OMG OMG OMG, that’s what we said about this recipe from ‘the castle on the hill’. I’d love for our surname to be Kerigan.

    I hadn’t bought Italian sausages for sooooo long and when we visited a ‘real’ butcher and saw their flavours, I knew exactly how I was going to treat these babies. I say treat as opposed to cook as we paid premium but ever so worth it.

    I was fortunate to have fresh thyme, sage & shallots in my garden which I added and WOW, the burst of freshness with the depth of the snags was amazing.

    I’d usually accompany with your garlic bread or a dinner roll but as we’re watching the carbs left off; if only I was alone, I would have slurped the plate with my tongue. Thanks Nagi, this was really, really good, can’t wait for lunch leftovers.

    PS: I have the oven baked chicken all prepped for cooking tonight – can’t wait!

    Reply
  17. kathryn wujciak says

    September 21, 2017 at 6:46 am

    5 stars
    Amazingly wonderful AND easy! I always change recipes but my only change initially was to up the red pepper flakes to 1.5 teaspoons. NOW – after we loved it so – my change next time will be to DOUBLE it! My husband loved it so much, he wanted it AGAIN the next night! So, I’ll double next time to have ready for his happiness two nights in a row. Thank you, Nagi, for the entertaining blog, the excellent recipes and the photos of Dozer!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      September 22, 2017 at 8:37 pm

      That’s terrific to hear Kathryn! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review – N x

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        September 8, 2021 at 3:26 pm

        5 stars
        Simple, quick and delicious definitely will make it again! Next time I might try to add a splash of cream or full fat milk to the sauce to give it a bit of richness and sweetness…

        Reply
  18. stubby says

    September 10, 2017 at 6:01 am

    suggestion for e book: Cajun-creole dishes

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      September 11, 2017 at 8:49 pm

      Ooohhhhh

      Reply
  19. Jenny Ballment says

    September 9, 2017 at 8:30 pm

    I have only just found your blog…can’t believe I haven’t seen it before…but I am already hooked on the meal ideas you provide! Thanks! Actually, I came across it while looking for recipe ideas for my 6 year old granddaughter who loves to cook with her mum or dad. So, my I suggest a Junior Chef theme for your next book 😊

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      September 11, 2017 at 8:46 pm

      I love that idea! Junior Chef theme!!!! N xx

      Reply
  20. Kimberley Tonkin says

    September 4, 2017 at 9:34 pm

    5 stars
    I would love your version of fresh Thai cooking – Fresh and healthy but extremely tasty! With condiments to match

    Reply
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