For an authentic Italian pasta dish, try this highly flavored recipe featuring Italian seasoning, basil, fennel, Romano cheese and sausage.

Makes 12 (1-cup) servings.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 281
Sodium: 374mg
Fat: 13g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Cholesterol: 26mg
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 10g

Angel Hair Pasta with Italian Sausage and Herbs

Ingredients

1 pound angel hair pasta
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casing removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped red onion
8 ounces mushrooms, quartered
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Basil Leaves
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Garlic Salt
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Parsley Flakes
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Fennel Seed
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese

Directions

1. Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain well.

2. Meanwhile, break up sausage in large skillet. Cook on medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes. Remove sausage; drain fat. Rinse skillet and wipe clean.

3. Heat oil in same skillet on medium heat. Add onions, mushrooms and seasonings; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add cooked sausage; cook and stir 5 minutes longer.

4. Place pasta in large serving bowl. Add sausage mixture and cheese; toss to coat well. Serve with additional cheese, if desired.