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love this awesome penne with tomatoes, sausage, olives and cheese.

August 1, 2024 by Becky Spoon

PENNE WITH TOMATOES, ITALIAN SAUSAGE, OLIVES AND TWO CHEESESJump to Recipe
PENNE WITH TOMATOES, ITALIAN SAUSAGE, OLIVES AND TWO CHEESES
PENNE WITH TOMATOES, ITALIAN SAUSAGE, OLIVES AND TWO CHEESES

Wow, this Penne with Tomatoes, Italian Sausage, Olives and Two Cheeses is incredibly flavorful and mouthwatering! It’s the ultimate pasta dish for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a big gathering or just want to indulge yourself with a smaller portion.

This recipe, originally published in Bon Appetit in 1995, is quite well-known. However, I personally feel that the original ingredients lack sufficient juiciness, prompting me to make a few adjustments. Additionally, I’ve included Italian sausage which I believe greatly enhances the overall flavor.

PENNE WITH TOMATOES, Italian Sausage, OLIVES AND TWO CHEESES
PENNE WITH TOMATOES, Italian Sausage, OLIVES AND TWO CHEESES

what ingredients do you need to make this delicious recipe?

  • olive oil
  • Italian sausage links, casings removed or ground Italian sausage
  • chopped onion
  • minced garlic
  • Italian Plum tomatoes I use San Marzano
  • dried basil
  • dried crushed red pepper
  • canned low-salt chicken broth or homemade
  • penne, rigatoni or ziti I used ziti
  • grated Havarti Cheese
  • sliced pitted brine-cured olives like Kalamata
  • parmesan cheese
  • chopped fresh basil
PENNE WITH TOMATOES, ITALIAN SAUSAGE, OLIVES AND TWO CHEESES
PENNE WITH TOMATOES, ITALIAN SAUSAGE, OLIVES AND TWO CHEESES

which tomatoes are the best or this recipe?

I chose Cento San Marzano organic tomatoes, but there are other brands just as good. Cento is readily available at my local HEB. Regardless of the brand, I recommend using authentic San Marzano tomatoes from Italy. You might come across San Marzano tomatoes labeled Italian Style, which are also good, but I prefer the ones that are the Product of Italy. They are sweet, in a thick broth, and truly the best. Click this link for my preferred Italian tomato choice in this dish: https://amzn.to/3LMOMML

Here is another favorite:https://amzn.to/4c5G72t

Need another great recipe using these delicious tomatoes?

Try my Chicken Cacciatore. Here’s the link: http://chicken cacciatore. This is a delicious recipe. It is a perfect dish when you are craving comfort food.

Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken Cacciatore

Try this easy recipe that uses a San Marzano pureed tomatoes; Instant Pot Meat Sauce easy instant pot meat sauce with pasta…

instant pot meat sauce with pasta
instant pot meat sauce with pasta

I hope you try these delicious recipes! They are delicious!

the best – penne with tomatoes, italian sausage, olives and two cheeses.

Hope you like this recipe and try it soon! I think it will become a favorite!

PENNE WITH TOMATOES, ITALIAN SAUSAGE, OLIVES AND TWO CHEESES

Penne with Tomatoes, olives and Two Cheeses

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Course dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tbsp olive oil
  • 3-4 Italian sausage links, casings removed
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 4 28 oz cans Italian Plum tomatoes I use San Marzano
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper
  • 2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth or homemade
  • 1 lb penne, rigatoni or ziti I used ziti
  • 2 1/2 cups packed grated Havarti Cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced pitted brine-cured olives like Kalamata
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions
 

  • Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.  Add the Italian sausage and cook breaking up with a wooden spoon. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until onion is translucent about 5 minutes.  Mix in tomatoes dried basil and crushed red pepper.  Crush tomatoes with a potato masher or with the back of your spoon to break into smaller pieces. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat then place a lid and simmer about an hour. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm over low heat before continuing.)
    Preheat the oven to 375.  Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender, but still firm.  Drain well. 
    Return the pasta to the same pot.  Toss with 3 tablespoons oil.  Pour the sauce over and toss to blend.  Mix in the Havarti Cheese.  Transfer to a 13×9 baking dish.  Sprinkle with the 1/2 cup of olives, then Parmesan.  
    Bake until pasta is heated through, about 30 minutes.  Sprinkle with fresh basil.  
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