ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PENNE PASTA

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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

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

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!

Matthew Seymour
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I made this dish with ground turkey instead of sausage and it turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the turkey and penne were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again with ground turkey.


maurice john
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend adding some more spices to the sauce.


James Sheesley
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I made this dish for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The sausage and penne were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Courtnie Marrero
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The sausage and penne were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.


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I made this dish with whole wheat penne and it turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the sausage and penne were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again with whole wheat penne.


Ali Akram
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using a mild Italian sausage if you don't like spicy food.


R K Ratul
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I made this dish for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sausage and penne were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sa Sajjad
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used a mild Italian sausage, which was perfect for my taste. The sauce was flavorful and the penne was cooked al dente. I will definitely be making this again.


Mo Mosco
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The sausage and penne were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was amazing. I especially loved the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes. This dish is definitely going into my reg


Ali Shahid
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The sauce is so flavorful and the sausage and penne are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.


Tanya Airbright
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I made this dish last night and it turned out great! I used a spicy Italian sausage, which gave the dish a nice kick. I also added some mushrooms and spinach to the sauce, which added some extra flavor and texture. Overall, I was very happy with the


Afsino Simango
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The sausage and penne were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.