I often draw on my travels in Europe to inspire me in the kitchen. One of my favorite vacations was a three-week trip to Tuscany where we traveled around and ate some of the best meals of our lives. One of the memorable dishes was a large bowl of Smoked Sausage & Mushroom Pasta Marinara from a little ristorante outside Florence. The chef used local smoked sausage and there was plenty of grated parmesan cheese on top!
This was simple local cooking at its best and it’s become my go-to midweek pasta dish. It’s easy comfort food with lots of flavor! To make the pasta sauce, I simply saute sausage and mushrooms for a few minutes. Then I add marinara sauce. I usually use a good quality marinara from my local store, but you could make your own if you have time. Just before serving, I stir through parmesan cheese and add the pasta. Simple and delicious!
To make my Smoked Sausage & Mushroom Pasta Marinara, you will need the following ingredients:
Follow the directions on the package to prepare the pasta. Drain and set to one side.
In a large pan or skillet, fry the sausage and mushrooms gently over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Pour in the marinara sauce. Simmer over medium-high heat and remove after about 5 minutes.
Add the parmesan cheese and stir well.
Add the pasta to the mushroom and sausage sauce and toss well to cover.
Serve hot. Sprinkle some chopped fresh basil and
rosemary on top.
This Smoked Sausage & Mushroom Pasta Marinara dish is comforting, simple and tastes absolutely delicious. If you like this recipe, please leave a review below and make sure you tag #cookmerecipes in your own posts!
Absolutely loved it! This dish takes me back to Tuscany! So simple yet so flavorful, I can't get enough of it. Perfect for a weeknight dinner with the family!
Well done! Verified!
