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Sausage Pasta

Sausage Pasta brings together rotini, italian sausage, and onion. Put a mug or measuring cup beside the stove before you start. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Original yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
12 listed

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Recipe categories & planning details
Meal type
Main course
Primary protein
Pork
Cuisine
Italian
Preparation & total time
Quick dinners · Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
Dish type
Pasta

A few quick notes

1. Keep a little pasta water

Put a mug or measuring cup beside the stove before you start. Scoop out the cooking water where the method tells you to, then add it gradually when bringing the pasta and sauce together.

2. Keep the package nearby

The method uses package directions for part of the cooking. Read those before choosing your start time, especially if you have a different brand or package size.

3. Match the preparation in the method

Take a look at the chopping, slicing or shaving step before bringing the parts together. Use the preparation described there so the food goes into the next stage in the form the recipe expects.

Get to know the ingredients

Rotini

Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Bring a large pot of water to the boil.

Italian sausage

Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Use a sharp knife to cut sausages into chunks about 1.5cm/3/5".

Onion

Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes until onion is translucent and sausages are very browned.

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.

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How to make it

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Make room for Sausage Pasta

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The last little job

Keep the last little job in mind

The recipe finishes with this step: Enjoy! Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.

A little more help as you go

Keep the first boil and the next step together

Read what happens once the mixture comes to a boil. Have the next ingredient or heat adjustment ready, and continue with the sequence the recipe gives.

Have the pan ready for its first job

Read the pan-heating step before beginning. Have the ingredients for that stage ready, then follow the heat and additions in the recipe’s order.

A few questions you might have

What should I get ready before starting?

Set out the pot and skillet. Read the first preparation step before you get going: Bring a large pot of water to the boil.

Which little step is worth remembering?

Put a mug or measuring cup beside the stove before you start. Scoop out the cooking water where the method tells you to, then add it gradually when bringing the pasta and sauce together.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Keep this part of the method in view: Lets it bubble away energetically for 8 minutes or until it is quite thickened, stirring every now and then.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Read what happens once the mixture comes to a boil. Have the next ingredient or heat adjustment ready, and continue with the sequence the recipe gives.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: RecipeTin Eats. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

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