I’m back with another recipe from Ina Garten’s newest cookbook, Simply Ina, and this one was a hit with the whole family!
After loving the Sesame Ginger Chicken Bowl with Herbed Basmati Rice that I shared a few weeks ago, I couldn’t wait to try another recipe. This time, I went straight for the comfort food with Ina’s Skillet Pasta with Sausage and Mozzarella.
And y’all, this is exactly the kind of supper I love!
It’s a hearty combination of ground beef, Italian sausage, penne pasta and mozzarella, all tossed together in a rich tomato sauce. The shortcut that makes it so easy is a jar of Rao’s marinara sauce, which gets a little extra flavor from red wine, cream and crushed red pepper flakes. Fresh basil and Parmesan finish everything off.
The whole thing comes together quickly in one large skillet, and I love that you can bring the pan straight to the table and let everyone help themselves. No fancy presentation required, just a big skillet of delicious pasta!
Another thing I appreciate is that the sauce can be made ahead of time. Simply prepare it earlier in the day, then reheat it while the pasta cooks when you’re ready for supper. That’s such a helpful option for busy weeknights when everyone seems to be coming and going.
We all thoroughly enjoyed this one, and it’s absolutely going into our regular dinner rotation.
And here’s a little bonus that made me particularly happy. The recipe calls for half a pound each of ground beef and Italian sausage, so I froze the remaining halves of both packages for another night. I also picked up an extra jar of Rao’s marinara sauce while I was at the grocery store. Between those ingredients, we’re already well on our way to another pasta supper in a few weeks. I love it when dinner practically plans itself!
You can find the recipe on page 123 of Simply Ina, or follow Ina’s Skillet Pasta with Sausage and Mozzarella recipe online.
This was another winner from Ina’s new cookbook, and I’m already looking forward to deciding what to make next. If you’re looking for an easy, comforting pasta dinner that feels a little more special than your usual weeknight spaghetti, I think you’ll love this one.
Happy Sunday Supper, friends!
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