Sausage Penne Pasta Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
608 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Sausage Penne Pasta Recipe
Description
The Sausage Penne Pasta Recipe features penne pasta tossed in a creamy sauce made by cooking Italian sausage with garlic and then simmering it with stewed tomatoes, heavy cream, dried basil, salt, and Parmesan cheese. The sauce reduces to a thick consistency that clings nicely to the pasta. The Italian sausage provides a flavorful and mildly spiced meat component, while the cream and Parmesan add smoothness and depth. Garlic and basil enhance the aroma without overpowering the dish.
Cooking the sausage and garlic first ensures a well-developed flavor base before the addition of stewed tomatoes and cream. Simmering the sauce helps meld the ingredients and thicken it without requiring additional thickening agents. Once the pasta is cooked separately and drained, it is combined with the sauce to complete the dish.
This pasta is suitable for a main course and can be served with a simple green salad or crusty bread to round out the meal.
Ingredients
- 16 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage mild
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1 1/2-2 cans stewed tomatoes drained and chopped, Italian style
- 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp basil dried
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded (divided
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- In a separate pan, cook the sausage and garlic over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain.
- Stir in the tomatoes, cream, salt, basil and ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; toss with sausage mixture.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 608 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 5g | |
| Calories | 608kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 776mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 328mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 755IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 202mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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