Pasta With Sausage, Tomatoes, and Mushrooms
photo by loof751
- Ready In:
- 1hr 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 2 1⁄2 lbs sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1⁄2 lbs mushrooms, thickly sliced
- 3 cups onions, chopped
- 1 1⁄2 cups fresh basil, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup fresh oregano, chopped
- 6 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 5 cups crushed tomatoes in puree, canned
- 2 cups diced tomatoes (about 4 medium-large tomatoes)
- 2 tablespoons butter (1/4 stick)
- 1 1⁄4 lbs pappardelle pasta or 1 1/4 lbs mafaldine pasta
- 1 1⁄2 cups pecorino romano cheese, grated (about 4 1/2 ounces)
directions
- Saute sausage in heavy large pot over medium-high heat until brown, about 12 minutes.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to large bowl.
- Add oil to drippings in pot.
- Add mushrooms and onions; saute until tender and brown, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup chopped basil, oregano, and garlic; sauté 1 minute.
- Add wine; cook until almost absorbed, about 4 minutes.
- Add sausage and crushed tomatoes; cover and simmer over medium heat until thickened, about 25 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes and butter; simmer until tomatoes are soft, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before continuing.).
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
- Drain well; return to pot.
- Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat.
- Add 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 cup basil; toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer pasta to serving dish.
- Serve, passing remaining cheese separately.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
lazyme
Grapeview, Washington
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