Tortellini with sausage and tomato sauce
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. It will undoubtedly be a success at a festive dinner. Instead of tortellini, you can use any pasta of your choice. Marsala wine, used in this recipe, is produced in Sicily and can be used in many other Italian dishes, from risotto to desserts. The finished dish can now be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Remove the casing from half of the Italian sausage. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. When the oil is hot, add the uncased Italian sausage and sear for several minutes on each side. Let it cool slightly, then slice into pieces.
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Step 2
2. Add the peeled, minced Italian sausage and fry in the pan until browned. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then add dried oregano and red pepper flakes (if using), and mix well.
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Step 3
3. Add tomato paste and a glass of Marsala wine.
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Step 4
4. Then add a can of tomato sauce and sliced Italian sausage. Reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Step 5
5. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Drain the water, add the pasta to the tomato sauce, mix well, and serve with fresh Parmesan cheese and basil.