Best 9 Penne With Mushroom Tomato Cream Sauce Recipes

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When you're looking for a quick and easy dinner that's packed with flavor, "penne with mushroom tomato cream sauce" is a perfect choice. This classic dish combines the richness of mushrooms and the tanginess of tomatoes in a velvety cream sauce, all tossed with tender penne pasta. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this article will guide you through the steps to create a mouthwatering penne with mushroom tomato cream sauce that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PENNE WITH MUSHROOM-TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE



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Put an authentic Italian pasta dish on your dinner table in just 30 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 2/3 cups uncooked penne pasta (8 oz)
3 oz pancetta or 4 strips bacon, chopped*
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic crushed tomatoes with basil, undrained
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 cups packed fresh baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on box. Return to saucepan; keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven, cook pancetta over medium heat until crisp. Remove pancetta to paper towels to drain. In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook garlic and mushrooms in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are tender. Stir in tomatoes. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in whipping cream; heat just until hot. Stir in pasta.
  • Add spinach; toss until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle individual servings with pancetta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

PENNE WITH SAUSAGE AND TOMATOES



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Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Sausage     Bon Appétit

Yield 2 servings; can be doubled or tripled

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 Italian hot sausages, casings removed
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/3 cup dry red wine
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree
2 teaspoons dried marjoram, crumbled
8 ounces penne pasta
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Add sausage and cook until no longer pink, breaking up with fork, about 6 minutes. Stir in pepper flakes. Add wine and boil until absorbed. Mix in crushed tomatoes. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes. Stir 2 tablespoons marjoram into sauce.
  • Cook penne in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain well. Return penne to pot. Add half of sauce and stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Serve, passing Parmesan separately. (Freeze remaining sauce up to 2 months in covered container.)

CREAMY MUSHROOM PENNE



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A very easy, yet elegant, dish to make any night of the week. Mushrooms bathed in butter with just the right touch of seasonings. Add some wonderful sauce and this will become a new favorite!

Provided by LaDonna Langwell

Categories     Pasta Main Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 ounces penne pasta
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium shallot, minced
3 small garlic cloves, minced
1 (4 ounce) package brown mushrooms, stems removed and thickly sliced
½ tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary, or to taste
¼ teaspoon dried thyme, or to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, optional
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, or more to taste
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne to the boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • At the same time, melt butter in a stockpot over medium-low heat. Add shallots; stir and cook for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle mushrooms with flour and stir to coat. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Sprinkle some rosemary and thyme into your hand and crush herbs to release the oil. Add them to the pot on top of the mushrooms and stir. Add a grind of salt and pepper. Stir and taste.
  • Pour heavy cream into the simmering pot and stir to combine. Let it cook and bubble up for a few moments, then mix in cream cheese and stir until cream cheese has melted. Taste. Remove pot from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese if the mixture needs a little more salt.
  • Stir sauce again and add pasta. Stir. Turn out mixture into a large, wide-rimmed bowl. Sprinkle parsley on top. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 727.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Cholesterol 164.4 mg, Fat 52 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 31.8 g, Sodium 889 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

MUSHROOM PENNE BAKE



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This is an easy, hearty and delicious meal for a chilly evening! Its cheesy goodness will have you going in for seconds. Serve with salad and garlic bread. -Sue Aschemeier, Defiance, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (12 ounces) whole wheat penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pot; cool slightly., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in marinara sauce and seasonings. Spread half the mixture into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., Stir ricotta cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese into pasta; spoon over mushroom mixture. Spread with remaining mushroom mixture., Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 748mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PENNE WITH SPICY VODKA TOMATO CREAM SAUCE



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A nice change from your typical tomato sauce! If you're worried about the alcohol, don't be! It cooks off and cannot be tasted. It simply helps to enhance the flavors.

Provided by Star Pooley

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound uncooked penne pasta
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
¾ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vodka
½ cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 (3.5 ounce) links sweet Italian sausage

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In large skillet, heat oil over moderate heat. Remove casing from sausage and add to skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat, until brown. Add garlic and red pepper and cook, stirring until garlic is golden brown.
  • Add tomatoes and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add vodka and cream and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and add pasta, toss for 1 minute. Stir in fresh parsley and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Cholesterol 29.3 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 544.4 mg, Sugar 1 g

PENNE WITH TOMATO HERB CREAM SAUCE



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Make and share this Penne with Tomato Herb Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lucy k.

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes or 4 medium tomatoes, diced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups penne
1/2 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Saute onion and garlic in oil.
  • Add tomatoes, sugar, basil, oregano, salt.
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer 20-25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta.
  • Stir cream into sauce and heat through.

PENNE WITH TOMATO SAUCE PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, medium onion, red chili flakes, garlic, crushed tomato, salt, penne pasta

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
½ medium onion, finely diced
½ teaspoon red chili flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
14 oz crushed tomato, 1 can
salt, to taste
½ lb penne pasta

Steps:

  • Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and onion, and cook until the onion is translucent, 8-10 minutes.
  • Add the chile flakes and garlic, and cook for another 2 minutes, until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Save ½ cup (120 ml) of pasta water, then drain.
  • Add the drained pasta to the sauce. Stir well, adding a little pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Season with salt to taste.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 7 grams

PENNE WITH PANCETTA AND TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Pasta     Pork     Tomato     Sauté     Super Bowl     Quick & Easy     Basil     Bacon     White Wine     Winter     Potluck     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup chopped pancetta or bacon (3 ounces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 14 1/2-ounce cans petite diced tomatoes in juice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup whipping cream
3/4 cup torn basil leaves, divided
1 pound penne

Steps:

  • Cook pancetta in large skillet over medium-low heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towels to drain. Add olive oil and garlic to pancetta drippings and sauté 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with juices, wine, and cream. Bring sauce to boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce is slightly reduced, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup basil. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta and divide among 4 plates. Spoon sauce over pasta. Sprinkle pasta with pancetta and remaining 1/4 cup basil and serve.

QUICK AND EASY PENNE WITH SAUSAGE, MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE



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A slight variation from a Bon Appetite recipe from March 2000. It is made in under 30 minutes - perfect for a weekday meal yet satisfying enough to serve to friends for a casual weekend meal.

Provided by Scoop01

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb sweet sausage, casings removed
3/4 lb baby portabella mushrooms, chopped & sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 cup canned reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon butter
1 lb penne
1 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, over medium heat saute sausage (casings removed) until crumbled and brown.
  • Remove to a paper towel-lined dish with a slotted spoon.
  • Add butter, mushrooms and crushed red pepper to same skillet and saute in sausage drippings.
  • Cover, cook until mushrooms are tender - about 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth and whipping cream to skillet - reduce heat to low. Occasionally stirring as sauce thickens.
  • In different pot, cook pasta according to directions on box. Drain pasta. Return to same pot.
  • Add sausage, mushroom mixture, and cheese to pasta.
  • Toss over medium heat, until pasta is coated and sauce begins to thicken.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • **Add more chicken broth if sauce seems dry.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-sliced mushrooms.
  • For a richer flavor, use dried mushrooms. Soak them in hot water for 30 minutes before using.
  • Use a variety of mushrooms for a more complex flavor.
  • Add a splash of white wine to the sauce for a touch of acidity.
  • Serve the pasta with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Conclusion:

This penne with mushroom, tomato, and cream sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like your sauce creamy or chunky, with or without meat, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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