ITALIAN SAUSAGE MARINARA WITH PENNE

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Fill your house with the warm, wonderful aroma of this rich, bold-flavored sauce. It's my first original recipe and a family favorite from the start. We love its zesty blend of veggies and Italian turkey links. -Teresa Kriese, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices
3 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (28 ounces) Italian crushed tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4-1/2 teaspoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute sausage until no longer pink; drain. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, saute the zucchini, pepper and mushrooms in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan., Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, cheese, hot sauce, Italian seasoning, sugar and salt. Stir in sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until slightly thickened., Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 991mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

Guadalupe Resendiz
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! The sausage and marinara were so flavorful, and the penne was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Shamusi Bbosa
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The sausage was juicy and the marinara was flavorful. The penne was cooked perfectly. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Deniese Morris
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sausage and marinara are so flavorful, and the penne is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


brandi round
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! I used ground beef instead of sausage, and it turned out great. The marinara was flavorful and the penne was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


riley Schramm
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! The sausage and marinara were so flavorful, and the penne was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Karla Luis
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The sausage was juicy and the marinara was flavorful. The penne was cooked perfectly. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Justino Mata
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sausage and marinara are so flavorful, and the penne is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Miyan Khan
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! I used ground beef instead of sausage, and it turned out great. The marinara was flavorful and the penne was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mojammal Hope
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! The sausage and marinara were so flavorful, and the penne was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Brett Lowry
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The sausage was juicy and the marinara was flavorful. The penne was cooked perfectly. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Adie Arcade
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sausage and marinara are so flavorful, and the penne is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Omar Son Alaa 2010
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! I used ground turkey instead of sausage, and it turned out great. The marinara was flavorful and the penne was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ai Graphics
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The sausage was juicy and the marinara was tangy and flavorful. The penne was cooked perfectly al dente. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Amira
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The sausage and marinara were so flavorful, and the penne was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.