HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA RECIPES

Steps:

• Cook pasta noodles according to package directions and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking pasta water.
• Meanwhile, sauté onions in a large pan until tender, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and sauté additional 30 seconds. Add sausage and cook until browned, about 10 minutes.
• Once browned, add reserved pasta cooking water and use a wooden spoon to break up the tasty bits from the bottom of the pan. Add pepper and sauté another 4-5 minutes.
• Add mushrooms and spinach then cook another 4 minutes or until tender. Toss in parmesan cheese and the cooked pasta, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Garnish with fresh basil and parsley before serving.

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. , Add the tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, brown sugar, Italian seasoning and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Stir in cheese., Serve desired amount over spaghetti. Cool remaining sauce; transfer to freezer containers. Freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen sauce: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a saucepan and heat through.