Fresh Tomato, Sausage, and Pecorino Pasta

Health score
24%
Fresh Tomato, Sausage, and Pecorino Pasta
40 min.
4
498kcal

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Fresh Tomato, Sausage, and Pecorino Pasta

Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with this Fresh Tomato, Sausage, and Pecorino Pasta, a versatile dish that can serve as a side dish, lunch, main course, or main dish. Prepared in just 40 minutes, this recipe yields 4 generous servings, each packed with 498 calories. The combination of fresh ingredients and savory seasonings creates a delectable experience for your taste buds.

Starting with a base of penne pasta, cooked to al dente perfection, this recipe takes a savory turn with the addition of sweet Italian sausage, its rich flavors enhanced by the simplicity of olive oil and minced garlic. The sweetness of vertically sliced onions mingles with the robust taste of chopped tomatoes, creating a sauce that is both comforting and refreshing. The star of the dish, however, is the grated fresh pecorino Romano cheese, which adds a nutty depth that perfectly complements the dish's other ingredients.

A dash of salt, a hint of black pepper, and a generous sprinkling of torn fresh basil leaves tie the flavors together, ensuring that each bite is a celebration of Italian cuisine. This recipe is not just a meal; it's a journey to the heart of Italy, brought to your table with love and the freshest ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup basil fresh
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
  • teaspoons garlic minced
  • ounces sausage sweet italian
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • cup onion vertically sliced
  • tablespoons pecorino cheese fresh divided grated
  • ounces penne pasta uncooked
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.3 pounds tomatoes chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Remove casings from sausage.
  4. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.
  5. Add sausage and onion to pan; cook 4 minutes, stirring to crumble sausage.
  6. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; cook 2 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat; stir in pasta, 2 tablespoons cheese, salt, and pepper.
  8. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and basil.

Nutrition Facts

Calories498kcal
Protein15.88%
Fat41.61%
Carbs42.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
91
Glycemic Load
19.64
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
19.789565335149%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.96mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.39mg
Myricetin
0.22mg
Quercetin
8.97mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:497.83kcal
24.89%
Fat:22.99g
35.37%
Saturated Fat:8.17g
51.04%
Carbohydrates:52.84g
17.61%
Net Carbohydrates:48.55g
17.66%
Sugar:7.02g
7.8%
Cholesterol:50.89mg
16.96%
Sodium:662.33mg
28.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.74g
39.48%
Selenium:51.41µg
73.44%
Manganese:0.84mg
41.77%
Vitamin B1:0.45mg
30.05%
Vitamin C:24.52mg
29.72%
Phosphorus:294.37mg
29.44%
Vitamin A:1371.41IU
27.43%
Vitamin K:25.36µg
24.15%
Vitamin B6:0.44mg
22.09%
Potassium:686.42mg
19.61%
Vitamin B3:3.74mg
18.7%
Fiber:4.29g
17.16%
Copper:0.33mg
16.38%
Magnesium:63.06mg
15.77%
Zinc:2.36mg
15.73%
Calcium:133.7mg
13.37%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.69%
Folate:46.22µg
11.56%
Iron:2.07mg
11.5%
Vitamin B12:0.6µg
10%
Vitamin E:1.17mg
7.78%
Vitamin B5:0.76mg
7.57%
Source:My Recipes