Penne with Italian Sausage & Roasted Red Peppers

Ingredients

• 12 oz penne
• 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed if necessary
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup sliced roasted red peppers, drained
• 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed or diced tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
• 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• reserved pasta water

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
2. Cook penne until just al dente.
3. Reserve at least 1 cup pasta water before draining.
4. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet.
5. Add sausage.
6. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into bite-size pieces.
7. Transfer excessive rendered fat out of the pan if necessary.
8. Add onion.
9. Cook approximately 4-5 minutes until softened.
10. Add garlic and optional red pepper flakes.
11. Cook 30 seconds.
12. Add roasted red peppers and tomatoes.
13. Simmer approximately 8-10 minutes.
14. Add drained penne.
15. Toss over medium-low heat.
16. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce coats the pasta.
17. Remove from high heat.
18. Add Parmesan gradually.
19. Fold in fresh basil.
20. Taste and season with salt and black pepper.
21. Serve immediately.

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