Spaghetti with Sweet Italian Sausage
Spaghetti with Sweet Italian Sausage features juicy sausage simmered in marinara and a splash of white wine for a rich, gently sweet, and peppery sauce that coats every strand. Finished with nutty Parmigiano-Reggiano and fresh parsley, it balances comfort and brightness. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal with friends.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook1 hr 55 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spaghetti with Sweet Italian Sausage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the sausage links to the hot pot. Cover with a lid and cook until nicely browned and just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. You can raise the heat slightly if desired, but do not let the oil smoke. Turn off the heat and transfer the sausages to a plate to cool completely.
- 2
While the sausages cool, pour the wine into the same pot over medium-high heat. As it starts to simmer, scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a spoon or spatula. Simmer until reduced by about half, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 3
Add the marinara sauce. Pour water into the pasta sauce jar, seal, and shake to rinse it out. Pour that liquid into the pot and bring back to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low.
- 4
Slice each fully cooled sausage into 4 pieces. Add the sausage and any accumulated juices to the simmering sauce. Stir and raise the heat to just between low and medium-low. Simmer gently and steadily, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Skim about half of the fat from the surface, and continue cooking until reduced and thick, about 30 minutes more.
- 5
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until almost tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain the spaghetti and transfer it directly into the pot of hot sauce. Mix until thoroughly combined. Cover with the lid and let sit for 1 minute so the pasta absorbs some of the sauce.
- 6
Divide the pasta evenly among 4 plates and top each portion with 4 pieces of sausage. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano and parsley.
- Calories 1146.97 kcal High 57%
- Protein 51.18 g Good Source 102%
- Carbohydrate 113.32 g 41%
- Total Fat 54.64 g High 70%
- Saturated Fat 19.22 g High 96%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 135.13 mg High 45%
- Sodium 2274.01 mg High 99%
- Dietary Fiber 11.47 g Good Source 41%
- Total Sugars 20.42 g --
- Added Sugars 3.72 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 208.18 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 7.44 mg Good Source 41%
- Potassium 897.95 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 9.33 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 2.96 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Spaghetti with Sweet Italian Sausage is an Italian dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Parsley, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Marinara Sauce, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 1146.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spaghetti with Sweet Italian Sausage?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Spaghetti with Sweet Italian Sausage made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Parsley, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Marinara Sauce, Olive Oil, Spaghetti. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Spaghetti with Sweet Italian Sausage?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Spaghetti with Sweet Italian Sausage?
- About 2 hrs in total: 5 mins to prepare and 1 hr 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1146.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spaghetti with Sweet Italian Sausage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Spaghetti with Sweet Italian Sausage healthy?
- Spaghetti with Sweet Italian Sausage has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 1146.97 calories and 51.18 g of protein, or 102% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2274.01 mg (99% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 19.22 g (96% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.72 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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