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italian sausage and penne pasta

(2 ratings)
fairygirl3869 avatar
Recipe by
Victoria Ross
@fairygirl3869
North Beach, MD

Another Facebook recipe that sounded so good that I made it that night. Quick, easy and had me thinking about it again a few days later. Such a good mix of flavors. I did tweek it a bit to my liking and it is a perfect, uncomplicated dish to make. Enjoy!

(2 ratings)
yield 4 ~6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For italian sausage and penne pasta

  • 1
    16 oz box of penne pasta white or tricolor
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 lb
    sweet italian sausage links, casings removed and crumbled
  • 1/2 tsp
    crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 c
    diced red onion
  • 4 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 c
    sliced mushrooms
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1
    28 oz can of diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 1/2 c
    heavy whipping cream or you can use half and half( i used heavy cream)
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    italian seasoning
  • 1/2 c
    shredded parmesan cheese
  • shredded parmesan for topping
  • parsley, fresh or dried for sprinkling

How To Make italian sausage and penne pasta

  • 1
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and crushed red pepper. Cook until sausage is no longer pink, stirring frequently about 8 minutes. While your sausage is cooking, start your water for your pasta to cook in. Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat and cook mushrooms until they begin to brown.
  • 2
    Add onion and garlic to sausage in skillet. Cook until onion is tender and sausage is light brown, stirring occasionally. When your pasta water comes to a boil, cook penne to desired doneness. When pasta is done drain well and return to cooking pot.
  • 3
    Add tomatoes, cream, salt, pepper, Italian Seasoning, and browned mushrooms to sausage in skillet. Stir to mix and then add the 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese and stir. Simmer until mixture slightly thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • 4
    When sausage mixture has thickened and looking yummy add it to drained pasta in the large pot. Give it a good stir to get a good mixture of ingredients. Plate your serving and sprinkle with desired amount of parsley and shredded parmesan. Enjoy, I know I do!
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