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Pastica Rustica al Vino Rosso
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Pasta Rustica al Vino Rosso

Pasta rustica is a hearty, rustic Italian-American dish that brings together bold flavors in a satisfying way.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: One Pot, Pasta, satisfying
Yield: 4 people
Calories: 320kcal

Materials

  • 1.5 lbs bulk Italian sausage
  • 2-3 pints Cherry Tomatoes different colors
  • 2-3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 3 Mini sweet peppers, chopped yellow or orange
  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Italian Spices
  • 1 tsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar
  • Fresh basil leaves torn as garnish
  • Grated parmesan as garnish
  • Balsamic glaze
  • One loaf crusty fresh bread

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta in boiling salted water
  • Cook the sausage in a sauté pan
    Italian Sausage for Pasta Rustica
  • To make the sauce in a blender, add peppers, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and salt & pepper
    Chopped Garlic for Pasta Rustica
  • Add sauce to the cooked sausage in the pan
    Pour Sauce in with Sausage Pasta Rustica
  • Add ½ cup of pasta water to pan
    Ladle Pasta Water into Pasta Rustica
  • Put the cooked pasta in the pan and mix
    Finish Pasta in Sauce
  • Drizzle with balsamic glaze
    Balsamic Glaze for Pasta Rustica
  • Top with parmesan Cheese and Basil leaves
    Garnish Pasta Rustica with Basil
  • Serve with warm, crusty bread

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Notes

I use a blender to make the sauce and add it to the sausage pan, along with approx. ½ cup of pasta water to the sausage pan and then dump the cooked pasta on top and mix together.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 640mg | Potassium: 530mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 651IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 1mg