Skillet Pasta with Sausage
User Reviews
4.8
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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
4 servings
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Calories
784 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Skillet Pasta with Sausage
Description
Skillet Pasta with Sausage combines sliced smoked sausage and diced onions sautéed until soft and browned, then mixed with frozen mixed vegetables, chicken broth, and milk. The dry penne pasta cooks in this liquid mixture until al dente, absorbing flavors as it simmers. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese is stirred in at the end to melt and bind the sauce, finishing the dish with a creamy texture.
The flavor is savory and smoky from the sausage, complemented by the rich broth and the tender vegetables adding color and texture. Cooking the pasta in the liquid creates a subtle sauce rather than a dry pasta dish.
Serve this hearty stovetop meal as a standalone dish suitable for quick weeknight dinners. The fresh parsley garnish adds a hint of brightness.
If excess liquid remains after the pasta is cooked, continue simmering uncovered until the sauce thickens to your preference. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 14-16 oz smoked sausage cut into 1/2-inch slices, fully cooked
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 12 oz mixed vegetables Green Giant Garden Vegetable Medley brand
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 8 oz penne pasta dry
- salt
- black pepper
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- parsley for serving, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and onion and cook until the sausage is browned and the onion is soft, about 3-5 minutes. Add in the frozen vegetables, chicken broth and milk. Stir in the penne pasta.
- Cover and cook until the pasta is al dente, about 15 minutes.* Stir and season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and stir in to melt and combine. Garnish with fresh parsley to serve.
Notes
- If the pan has too much liquid after cooking, simmer uncovered until reduced to a saucy consistency.
- Nutrition information varies with ingredients and should be viewed as an estimate.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 784 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 784kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1965mg | 82% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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