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Speedy Weeknight Pasta with Sausage, Peas, Tomatoes and Herbs
Prep: 30 min Servings: 8by Mary Callan19 recipes>A quick and easy pasta dish which is satisfy a hungry family. Ingredients
- 4 good quality sweet Italian sausages (skinned and crumbled)
- 1 onion
- 2-4 cloves of garlic
- A shake of red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 glass of red wine
- 1 LARGE jar of your favorite tomato sauce (or homemade is even better)
- A generous handful of fresh herbs (parsley, oregano, basil are all good)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup of frozen peas
- 1, 14.05 oz box of your favorite pasta.
Directions
- Put a large pan on to boil, cook pasta according to the package directions.
- In a large saute pan heat the olive oil.
- Take the sausage out of the skin, crumble into pieces and brown.
- As the sausage is browning add the onions, garlic, fresh herbs and red pepper flakes. Saute until the onions are really soft and turning golden.
- Add a 1/2 glass of red wine and let it bubble furiously.
- Add the tomato sauce, bring to the boil and turn down to a simmer.
- Add the cream and frozen peas, stir well to combine. Simmer until the peas are cooked through.
- Before serving, throw in another handful of chopped fresh herbs and check seasonings.
- By this time the pasta should be cooked and drained. Pour the pasta into the sauce and toss.
- Serve with a green salad.
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