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simple pasta in a white bowl with sausage on top and ingredients behind
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Canned Tomato Pasta

Make this easy canned tomato pasta with pantry ingredients. It comes together in just 15 minutes and doesn't taste like you threw it together. Freshly cooked pasta, a can of tomatoes, Italian seasoning, basil, and Italian sausage are delicious in this meal.
Course dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 person

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • knife
  • cutting board

Ingredients

  • ½ cup dry pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • onion chopped
  • 1 precooked Italian sausage
  • ½ can diced tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • fresh/dried basil
  • grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Prepare pasta by cooking ½ c pasta according to box directions.
  • Place saucepan on burner, at medium heat. Slice ⅛ whole yellow onion and one sausage. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, then sausage and onions to saucepan, once it's been heated. Cook until sausage is browned, about 3-5 minutes. 
  • Once sausage is browned, add ½ can of diced tomatoes, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper to tomatoes. Cover and cook on medium heat for at least 5 minutes.
  • Pour pasta into bowl, then top with sauce and sausage. Top with grated parmesan cheese and thinly sliced basil.

Notes

  • It's ok if onions aren't soft yet, but they'll continue to cook with the tomatoes.
  • Use your favorite sausage, and freeze leftover sausages if they won't be eaten in 3-5 days.
  • If you have extra time, lower heat to low and cook sauce for longer. Just stir occasionally.