Penne and Italian sausage is a classic pasta dish that is easy to make and always a hit with a crowd. The combination of savory sausage, flavorful sauce, and tender penne pasta creates a meal that is both hearty and satisfying. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can have this delicious dish on the table in no time. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight meal or a comforting dish for a special occasion, penne and Italian sausage is sure to become a family favorite.
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PENNE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS
Add something tangy to your family's Italian dinner! Serve sausage and pepper cooked in tomato over your pasta - a wonderful meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook penne in large saucepan to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; return to saucepan. Add basil; toss to coat. Cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add sausage links, bell peppers and onion; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until sausage links are browned, stirring occasionally.
- Add tomatoes and tomato sauce; mix well. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 13 to 15 minutes or until sausage links are thoroughly cooked and sauce is of desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Serve sauce over penne. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 660, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1670 mg, Sugar 10 g
PENNE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE, MUSHROOMS, AND PUMPKIN SAUCE
This dish was extremely tasty. I wanted a dish that could be made ahead of time and heated in the oven, but also remained saucy. Good company dish!
Provided by hobinrall
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
- Place porcini mushrooms in a bowl and add enough water to cover; soak until mushrooms have rehydrated. Drain water from mushrooms and reserve water. Chop mushrooms.
- Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly and slice on the diagonal.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Add sage and nutmeg and stir. Transfer onion mixture to a bowl; add chopped mushrooms and sausage. Mix in reserved soaking water, pumpkin, Gruyere cheese, cream, salt, and pepper.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain and mix pasta into pumpkin sauce. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and top with Parmesan cheese. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.4 calories, Carbohydrate 54.2 g, Cholesterol 73.4 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 803.9 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH TOMATOES AND PENNE
Sizzling sausage, very veggies and penne pasta, mama mia! It's Italian.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, cut sausage crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add sausage; stir-fry 4 to 6 minutes or until brown. Stir in broth. Cover and cook over medium heat 5 minutes.
- Stir in squash, tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of the basil. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in onions. Simmer uncovered 1 minute.
- Toss pasta, oil and remaining 2 tablespoons basil. Divide pasta among bowls. Top with sausage mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 665, Carbohydrate 74 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg
ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PENNE PASTA SOUP
This is a very flavorful soup.The Italian Sausage gives it a very distinctive flavor, along with all the delicious vegetables. Easy to make!
Provided by out of here
Categories Penne
Time 1h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a heavy soup pot, brown the sausage.
- Now add the onion, carrots, Yoshida's, chicken bouillon, pablano pepper, salt and pepper.
- Brown all this very well,about 20 minutes.
- Add the stewed tomatoes that you chop in a blender, water, all the vegetables,a nd the penne pasta.
- Cook all together until the pasta is cooked.
- I usually just let it simmer.
- Add more water if needed.
- You can add whatever vegetables you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.2, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 43.1, Sodium 2658.6, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 15.5, Protein 22.2
PENNE WITH DRIED PORCINI AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 8 first-course servings, 4 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Soak the mushrooms in one-and-a-half cups hot water for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile saute the onion and the garlic in the olive oil until soft. Add the sausage and brown lightly. Drain off any fat.
- Drain the mushroom through a coffee filter or cheesecloth, reserving the soaking liquid. Quickly rinse the mushrooms under the running water.
- Add the mushrooms with their soaking liquid to the onion, along with the tomato paste, chicken stock and herbs. Season lightly with salt and pepper and simmer gently for half an hour. If the sauce gets too thick add more stock. If it is too thin, turn up the heat.
- Meanwhile, bring six quarts water to boil for the penne. Cook the penne, drain and place in a heated bowl. Pour the sauce on top, toss thoroughly and serve immediately. Pass the cheese separately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 450, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 526 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PENNE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND CREAM SAUCE
Categories Pasta
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Saute onions and garlic 4-5 minutes, add sausage, brown and break up with fork; drain. Add wine cook for a couple minutes, add tomatoes cook for a coiple more minutes. Add cream and cook 4-5 minutes. At this point you can keep it warm or just reheat once pasta is ready. Cook the pasta then pour the sauce on top and add parsley and parmesan to taste.
ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH TOMATOES AND PENNE
Make and share this Italian Sausage with Tomatoes and Penne recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 42m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare pasta according to package directions.
- Spray a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray.
- Over medium heat, cook sausage for 4-6 minutes or until browned.
- Add in broth and stir; cover and cook 5 minutes.
- Add in squash, tomatoes, and 2 tablespoons of the basil.
- Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes, stir occasionally.
- Add in onions; simmer uncovered for 1 minute.
- Check seasoning to taste, add salt/pepper if desired.
- In a big mixing bowl, add cooked penne, oil, and remaining basil; toss to coat.
- Spoon pasta into individual serving plates or bowls; top with sausage mixture.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PENNE PASTA
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!
Provided by Victoria Ross
Categories Pasta
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 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!
PENNE AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Steps:
- 1. Cut sausage into 1" pieces. 2. In a large fry pan, cook sausages over medium-high heat un til browned on all sides. Add onion, garlic, Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper; cook until onion is tender. 3. Sir in cornstarch. Add milk, sir until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. 4. Add tomatoes and penne. Return to a boil, cover and simmer for 15 min or until pasta is tender. 5. Stir in Mozzarella cheese and serve. For the adventurous: Try seasoned canned tomatoes. Add ½ to 1 tsp chili ponder at step 2. 6 servings Source: Ontario Milk Calendar
PENNE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS
Steps:
- Prepare pasta according to direcions on package. Meanwhile, in large saute pan, heat 1 tbsp. olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and bacon and cook until browned. Add garlic, onion and peppers and suate until softened, 5-7 minutes. Add heavy cream and pepper flakes and bring to boil. Let thicken a few minutes. Add Marinara and let simmer 10 minutes. Add pasta to sauce. Add any pasta water to thin, if needed. Serve with a simple salad and crusty bread
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, ripe vegetables, flavorful sausage, and a good quality pasta.
- Cook the sausage thoroughly: Brown the sausage over medium heat until it is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Use a generous amount of garlic and onions: These ingredients add a lot of flavor to the dish.
- Add a splash of white wine: White wine adds a nice acidity and depth of flavor to the sauce.
- Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes: This allows the flavors to meld and develop.
- Use a large pot to cook the pasta: This will prevent the pasta from sticking together.
- Drain the pasta al dente: This means that the pasta should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
- Toss the pasta with the sauce immediately: This will help to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- Serve the pasta with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley: These toppings add a delicious finishing touch to the dish.
Conclusion:
Penne and Italian sausage is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its combination of flavorful sausage, rich sauce, and al dente pasta, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give penne and Italian sausage a try.
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