Italian Sausage Pasta (Easy Spaghetti Recipe)
Looking for an easy spaghetti recipe? This Italian sausage pasta is delicious, and it takes just three ingredients, two of which you probably already have in your pantry.
Everybody loves the simplicity of an easy spaghetti recipe, right?
I have had seasons when experimenting in the kitchen was one of my favorite pastimes. But if I’m really honest, I don’t love cooking at this stage in my life: four kids means every meal I cook is someone’s “not my favorite” meal. The toddler is usually struggling by 5pm. And mama would rather be doing DIY projects. 😉
But I love eating. Always have. Probably always will. So when I discovered the secret to the most delicious easy spaghetti, I just about jumped for joy.
I’m telling you, this Italian sausage pasta is a game changer. It has become one of our staple weeknight dinners.
In 20 minutes, you can put together a whole, delicious meal. If you have a quick-cooking pasta, you might even finish in 15 minutes total time. And my whole family loves it. You can see why I’m smitten with this quick and easy dinner.
Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe
Boil water in a large pot and cook the pasta while you make your meat sauce. Once cooked, drain off the pasta water.
Start with sweet, raw Italian sausage links from your local store. It’s usually made with ground pork and already seasoned (and for this, it is so much better than plain ground beef). Slice the coverings off the sausage and brown the ground pork in some olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.
Stir in a jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce.
Serve over spaghetti.
Top with parmesan cheese, finishing salt, or fresh basil or parsley if you like. 🙂
I told you it was simple!
Gluten Free Spaghetti Option
Due to a wheat allergy, we actually eat gluten free pasta in this house. This is hands down my favorite noodle brand: it’s made from brown rice and truly has a normal spaghetti noodles texture. I can even cook it al dente!
Best Tomato Sauce
I think marinara sauces are really a personal thing. I like mine with lots of onion and garlic flavor, but my kids seem to prefer a subtler tomato sauce. For this recipe, though, it doesn’t matter much, as the Italian sausage really takes center stage.
Over the years, I’ve made it with several different brands and types of marinara sauce, and it was delicious every time.
Italian Sausage Pasta Easy Spaghetti
The perfect weeknight spaghetti: Italian sausage makes an easy and delicious meat sauce!
Ingredients
- 1 package spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 package sweet italian sausage 1-2 lbs, depending on how meaty you like your sauce
- 1 jar spaghetti sauce your favorite marinara
- parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package directions.
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Add olive oil to large skillet.
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Slice casing from Italian sausages and add ground meat to skillet.
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Brown ground meat over medium heat, breaking up the pieces as they cook.
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Add jar of sauce to skillet. Turn down heat. Simmer for 5-10 mins.
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Serve sauce on top of spaghetti. Add parmesan, fresh herbs, or additional salt and pepper as garnishes to taste.
Recipe Notes
This feeds our family of 6, but four are children. I like to pair it with a pound of green beans or other vegetables for a complete meal. See notes in post regarding gluten free spaghetti options!
Also delicious served with garlic bread.
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Looks so delicious! Perfect for summertime 🙂
I agree, Leslie! Simple and easy.
Such a simple yet delicious looking…and satisfying recipe!
Mary Ann
Thank you, Mary Ann!
Rachel! I love a simple recipe made mostly from pantry ingredients that’s a bowl of comfort food after tackling a DIY project! This is just that!
Me too! Pasta is so satisfying!
I always love a great pasta dinner! Oh boy, I can’t wait to make your recipe!
Thanks, Janine!
I’m famous in my family for my Italian food. I tried your susage spaghetti and my family said best sauce ever after only 20 minutes. I used mild susage, and Quarter pound of ground round. I always enjoy your blog
Love that, Dottie! Thanks for sharing!
Yum! This sounds like a crowd pleaser for the whole family! We love Rao’s marinara. I’m going to make this recipe this week! Thanks
I hope your family enjoys it, Ashley!
I tried this Italian Sausage Pasta recipe last night, and it was a hit with the whole family! The flavors are just amazing, and I love how easy it is to whip up. Thank you for sharing such a delicious and quick meal idea!