Real Simple’s Marinara Sauce With Sausage and Ricotta

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Real Simple's Marinara Sauce With Sausage and Ricotta Recipe
in Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil , use 1 T at a time
4 garlic cloves , thinly sliced or 1 teaspoon large minced garlic , from the jar
2 cans tomatoes ( whole or diced )
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 lb Italian turkey sausage , casings removed ( sweet or hot )
16 ounces orecchiette ( or linguine ) or 16 ounces other small shell pasta ( or linguine )
1 cup crumbled low-fat ricotta cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
516
Sugar
6g
Fat
20g
Marinara Sauce with Sausage and Ricotta is a classic Italian-American dish that incorporates the flavors of southern Italy, where both meat and tomato-based sauces are common. The addition of ricotta cheese makes the sauce creamy and indulgent. You can make this dish in under an hour, making it a perfect weeknight meal for the whole family. It also makes excellent leftovers, so be sure to make enough to enjoy the next day. You can serve it over your choice of pasta, such as Orecchiette or Linguine.

Instructions

1.Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
2.Add the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and sugar; stir to combine.
3.Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4.While the sauce is simmering, cook the sausage in a large pan over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through. Break the sausage into small pieces with a spatula as it cooks.
5.Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
6.Add the sausage to the tomato sauce and stir to combine.
7.Gently stir in the ricotta and reserved pasta water until well combined.
8.Serve the sauce over the cooked pasta.

PROS

This savory sauce is loaded with flavor and protein from the turkey sausage.
The addition of creamy ricotta cheese adds depth to the dish.

It is a hearty and satisfying meal that is easy to prepare.

CONS

This dish is moderately high in calories and fat due to the turkey sausage and ricotta cheese.
However, you can make it healthier by using low-fat or turkey sausage and part-skim ricotta cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a good source of protein and carbohydrates from the sausage and pasta. Tomatoes used in the sauce are high in Vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber. Garlic also boasts many health benefits, including boosting immunity, improving heart health, and helping regulate blood sugar levels.

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