Best 6 Creamy Pesto Penne With Sausage Recipes

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Craving a creamy, flavorful pasta that is quick and easy to whip up? Look no further! This creamy pesto penne with sausage dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds. With the combination of tender penne noodles, succulent sausage, a creamy pesto sauce, and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese, this dish is a delightful symphony of flavors. The creamy pesto sauce, made with fresh basil, olive oil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese, adds a herbaceous and nutty taste to the dish. The addition of savory sausage provides a hearty and smoky flavor, making this pasta a perfect meal for any occasion.

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CREAMY PESTO PENNE WITH SAUSAGE



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Quick weeknight dinner. Ready in 15 minutes!

Provided by BaughHumbug

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Pesto Pasta Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
½ pound ground sausage
1 (1.2 ounce) package creamy pesto sauce mix (such as Knorr®)
1 cup milk
¼ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook penne at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain and transfer pasta to a bowl.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; add to pasta.
  • Whisk pesto sauce mix, milk, and olive oil together in a small saucepan; bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and keep at a simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes; pour over pasta and sausage mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1454.6 calories, Carbohydrate 176.8 g, Cholesterol 74.5 mg, Fat 61.8 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 51.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 2150.9 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

PENNE WITH SPINACH PESTO AND TURKEY SAUSAGE



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Spinach takes center stage here: it serves as the base for the super-green pesto, along with basil and peas, and leaves are crisped in the oven for the topping. Coins of roasted Italian turkey sausage add heft but can be omitted if you want to go vegetarian.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 cups packed curly spinach leaves, well washed and dried
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/3 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
12 ounces sweet Italian turkey sausage (3 to 4 links)
1 pound short pasta, such as penne rigate

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a food processor, combine 4 cups spinach, basil, lemon juice, 1/2 cup peas, and olive oil; process until combined. Pulse in cheese; season with salt and pepper. Using kitchen shears, snip sausage into 1-inch pieces. Drizzle with oil; roast on a rimmed baking sheet until undersides are brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Flip and push to one side. Lightly drizzle remaining 3 cups spinach with oil; season with salt and pepper. Scatter evenly over other half of sheet; roast until sausage is cooked through and spinach is crisp, 5 to 6 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Return pasta to pot; add pesto, sausage, remaining 1 cup peas, and pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, topped with crisped spinach, more cheese, and a drizzle of oil.

CREAMY SAUSAGE PENNE



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This luscious pasta dish is one I've avoided making recently; it's not exactly a lowfat dinner and I feel guilty serving it to my husband -- neither of us should be eating such a high calorie meal. But it's so, so good! Even though I can't claim it's part of a healthy diet, I hope you try it at least once -- it's a fast, easy dish, after all! I serve this with a simple green salad.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb penne pasta (fusilli or ziti could also be used, but I prefer penne)
3 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 lb sweet mild Italian sausage
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into small bits)
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the penne until al dente; drain well and do NOT rinse.
  • After you put the water on to boil, remove sausage meat from the casings, crumble, and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add garlic and cayenne and saute for approximately 30 seconds, then add sausage meat to skillet.
  • Cook until sausage meat is no longer pink (about 5 minutes or so).
  • Add cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg to skillet and turn heat to high to bring mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, gently, until the cream reduces and the sauce thickens a bit; it takes about 10 minutes.
  • Place cooked penne in a large serving bowl (it's nice if you warm it first) and pour sauce over; add butter and cheese to bowl and combine all well.
  • Taste; add more salt and/or pepper if you wish.
  • Sprinkle chopped herbs over top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 818.5, Fat 51.9, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 120.1, Sodium 1350.4, Carbohydrate 65.6, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 0.8, Protein 24.4

PENNE IN CREAM SAUCE WITH SAUSAGE



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An easy Penne in Cream Sauce with Sausage recipe

Categories     Milk/Cream     Pasta     Tomato     Kid-Friendly     Parmesan     Sausage     Winter     Bon Appétit     Virginia     Small Plates

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2/3 cup dry white wine
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced peeled tomatoes with juices
1 cup whipping cream
6 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
1 pound penne pasta
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until golden brown and tender, about 7 minutes. Add sausage and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, breaking up with back of spoon, about 7 minutes. Drain any excess drippings from skillet. Add wine to skillet and boil until almost all liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices and simmer
  • 3 minutes. Add cream and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir in 4 tablespoons parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. (Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta; transfer to large bowl.
  • Bring sauce to simmer. Pour sauce over pasta. Add 3/4 cup cheese and toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and 2 tablespoons parsley.

PENNE IN CREAM SAUCE WITH SAUSAGE



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Make and share this Penne in Cream Sauce with Sausage recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AngelicFantasia

Categories     Penne

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb sweet Italian sausage link, casings removed
2/3 cup dry white wine
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes in tomato puree
1 cup whipping cream
6 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
1 lb penne
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add sausage, onion and garic and saute until golden brown and tender, about 7 minutes.
  • Drain any excess dripping from skillet.
  • Add wine to skillet and boil until almost all liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes with juices and simmer 3 minutes.
  • Add cream and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in 4 tablespoons parsley.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling, salted water until firm to bite.
  • Drain; transfer to large bowl.
  • Bring sauce to simmer.
  • Pour sauce over pasta.
  • Add 3/4 cup cheese and toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese and 2 tablespoons parsley.

CREAMY SAUSAGE PENNE PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Sausage Penne Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: penne pasta, onion, mushrooms, cherry tomato, green pepper, green chiles, garlic cloves, sausages, marinara sauce, cream, salt, pepper, red chili powder, shredded mozzarella cheese

Provided by Atiyyah Kader

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 packet penne pasta
1 onion
15 mushrooms, sliced
cherry tomato, handful
1 green pepper, diced
2 green chiles, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
6 sausages, sliced in circles and cooked well
1 cup marinara sauce
2 cups cream
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon red chili powder
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions and set aside.
  • In a separate pan, dice your onions and saute til golden-brown. To this, add garlic cloves, cherry tomatoes, green peppers and mushrooms, and allow to braise together for 10-15 min on medium heat.
  • Add salt, green chilis, pepper and crushed red chili's. Mix well.
  • Then, add tomato pasta sauce and fresh cream and simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes. Once combined, add cooked sausages and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • To the pan, add cooked pasta inside, mix well, and add grated mozzarella.
  • Serve topped with grated Parmesan or a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 4 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in your pesto penne with sausage. Look for ripe tomatoes, basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Make your own pesto: Homemade pesto is easy to make and tastes so much better than store-bought. Simply combine basil, olive oil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
  • Cook the sausage thoroughly: Sausage should be cooked until it is no longer pink in the center. This will help to ensure that it is safe to eat and that it has developed its full flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the sausage and vegetables, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the ingredients from cooking evenly.
  • Add the pesto at the end: Pesto should be added to the pasta at the very end of cooking. This will help to preserve its flavor and prevent it from becoming bitter.

Conclusion:

Creamy pesto penne with sausage is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. With its creamy pesto sauce, juicy sausage, and tender penne pasta, this dish is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give creamy pesto penne with sausage a try. You won't be disappointed!

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