Creamy Tomato Sausage Penne
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
625 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Creamy Tomato Sausage Penne
Description
The dish begins by sautéing ground Italian sausage in olive oil until browned and broken into small pieces. Marinara sauce is added along with garlic powder and a blend of Italian herbs, simmered briefly to let the flavors meld. Heavy cream is stirred in to impart a creamy texture and mellow acidity from the tomato sauce. Cooked penne pasta is then incorporated into the sauce, allowing the noodles to absorb the flavors. Seasoning with salt and freshly cracked black pepper adjusts the taste.
This creates a savory and creamy pasta dish where the spicy or mild sausage complements the smooth tomato cream sauce. The ingredients contribute balanced richness and heartiness, making it a filling meal. Fresh herbs like basil or thyme can be added before serving for a fresh touch and aromatic lift.
The recipe includes a note that heavy cream can be substituted with fat-free half and half or other milk, thickened with a cornstarch slurry if desired, and suggests adding fresh baby spinach for extra greens. Serving with garlic bread and tossed salad completes the meal experience.
Ingredients
- 3 cups penne pasta cooked according to package directions, 12 ounces
- 1 pound Italian sausage hot or mild, ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon italian herb blend or Herbs de Provence, seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 - 1 ½ teaspoons salt to taste
- black pepper to taste, cracked
Instructions
- Drizzle oil into a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and brown for 5-8 minutes, breaking apart into small pieces as it cooks.
- Stir in marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream. Stir in cooked penne. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in cooked penne. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like basil or thyme if desired and serve.
Notes
- Heavy cream can be replaced with fat-free half and half or other milk; thicken sauce with a cornstarch slurry made from 1/4 cup water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
- Add 1 cup fresh baby spinach to the sauce for added greens and nutrition.
- Serve the pasta with garlic bread and a tossed salad to round out the meal.
- Garnish with fresh basil, grated parmesan cheese, and cracked black pepper for added flavor and presentation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 625 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 625kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1094mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 724mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1131IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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