Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 medium carrot (grated)
  • 1 lb mild Italian sausage (casings removed)
  • 2.5 cups uncooked penne pasta
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 1.5 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
  • chopped basil (for garnish)

Instruction

  • Heat up oil in large skillet. Add chopped onion and minced garlic and saute on medium heat for 2 minutes. Add shredded carrot and saute until onion is translucent.
  • Add sausage and cook until done, breaking it up with a wooden spatula.
  • Add pasta, crushed tomatoes and stock to pot. Stir well. Season with salt and pepper. Bring all to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer. Cook, covered, stirring often, until the pasta is done.
  • Remove from heat and uncover pot. Top pasta with shredded cheese. Cover for 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.