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Sausage Penne Pasta

Comforting penne tossed in a creamy tomato and Italian sausage sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Colander
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz penne pasta
  • 1 lb Italian sausage, mild
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 1/2-2 cans Italian stewed tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp dried basil
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded (divided) divided

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the Italian sausage; break it up and cook 4–5 minutes until no longer pink.
  • Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked sausage and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in the drained, chopped stewed tomatoes, heavy whipping cream, salt, dried basil, and 1/2 cup of the shredded Parmesan. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
  • Toss the drained penne with the sausage-tomato-cream sauce until evenly coated.
  • Serve topped with the remaining Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Use mild or hot Italian sausage to taste.
  • Reserve pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
  • Drain canned tomatoes well to avoid a watery sauce.