Spaghetti with Pork Sausage

Описание: Spaghetti with Pork Sausage

Ingredients (Serves 4)

1 lb pork sausage (Italian-style; mild or hot) Use ground pork for a milder taste.

12 oz spaghetti

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, diced

3–4 cloves garlic, minced

1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce (or 28 oz crushed tomatoes)

1 tsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt & black pepper, to taste

½ cup reserved pasta water

Fresh basil or parsley (optional)

Grated Parmesan, for serving



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Instructions

1. Boil the pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Cook spaghetti until al dente.

Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.



2. Brown the sausage

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Remove sausage from casing (or slice if links).

Cook, breaking it up, until deeply browned (8–10 minutes).

Don’t rush this—color = flavor.



3. Build the sauce

Add onion to the sausage; cook 3–4 minutes until soft.

Add garlic; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

Stir in marinara, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

Simmer 10–15 minutes.



4. Bring it together

Add spaghetti directly to the sauce.

Toss, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until silky and coated.



5. Finish & serve

Taste and adjust seasoning.

Top with Parmesan and fresh herbs.





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Optional Upgrades (Highly Recommended 😏)

Creamy version: Stir in ¼ cup heavy cream at the end

Veg boost: Add sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach

Extra richness: Finish with a knob of butter

Cheesy bake: Transfer to a dish, top with mozzarella, broil 2–3 min