Penne in Cream Sauce with Sausage Recipe

Name: Penne in Cream Sauce with Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion and garlic and saute until golden brown and tender, about 7 minutes.
3
Add sausage and saute until golden brown and cooked through, breaking up with back of spoon, about 7 minutes.
4
Drain any excess drippings from skillet.
5
Add wine to skillet and boil until almost all liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes.
6
Add tomatoes with juices and simmer
7
3 minutes.
8
Add cream and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
9
Stir in 4 tablespoons parsley.
10
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
11
Remove from heat.
12
(Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead.
13
Cover and refrigerate.)
14
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite.
15
Drain pasta; transfer to large bowl.
16
Bring sauce to simmer.
17
Pour sauce over pasta.
18
Add 3/4 cup cheese and toss to coat.
19
Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and 2 tablespoons parsley.

924

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Penne in Cream Sauce with Sausage falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Penne in Cream Sauce with Sausage

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