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.
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
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
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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.
Try this easy recipe that uses a San Marzano pureed tomatoes; Instant Pot Meat Sauce easy 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, olives and Two Cheeses
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.