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Penne Pasta with Spicy Tomato Sauce





Serves 8 |
Pasta with a hot streak.
Ingredients:
| 2 lb penne pasta |
| 2 tablespoons olive oil |
| 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped |
| 1/2 onion, chopped |
| 4 cloves garlic, chopped |
| 1 can crushed tomatoes with added puree, 28 oz. |
| 1 can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, 14.5 oz. |
| 1/2 cup dry red wine |
| 1 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper |
| 2 teaspoons dried oregano |
| 1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed |
| 4 oz mushrooms, sliced |
| 2 zucchini, chopped |
| 1/4 teaspoon sugar |
| 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar |
| Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish |
Directions:
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain.
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the bell pepper, onion and garlic and saute until tender.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, red wine, dried red pepper and oregano, bring to a simmer.
- Cook the sausage in medium skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the sausage to the sauce. Reserve the drippings in the skillet.
- Add the mushrooms and zucchini to the skillet and saute over medium-high heat until tender. Once cooked, add veggies to the sauce, along with sugar and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Stir together.
- Transfer the pasta to a large bowl and toss with the sauce. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.
| Cooking Method: | Stovetop, Boil |
| Main Ingredient: | Pasta |
| Course: | Dinner |
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