Skillet-Toasted Penne With Chicken Sausage Recipe

Name: Skillet-Toasted Penne With Chicken Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson); 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta; 1 cup sliced sweet onion; 13 ounces Italian chicken sausage, casings removed; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon minced Calabrian chiles or hot red chiles; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 ounces grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (about 2 tablespoons); Oregano leaves (optional)

Servings: persons

6 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 cup sliced sweet onion
13 ounces Italian chicken sausage, casings removed
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced Calabrian chiles or hot red chiles
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
0.5 ounces grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (about 2 tablespoons)
Oregano leaves (optional)

1
Bring stock to a simmer in a saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add pasta; cook 5 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Remove pasta from pan.
3
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, onion, and sausage to pan; cook 4 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Remove sausage mixture from pan. Reduce heat to medium-low. Return pasta to pan. Add stock, 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of stock is nearly absorbed before adding the next (about 35 minutes total), stirring frequently. Stir in sausage mixture, juice, chiles, salt, and cheese. Garnish with oregano, if desired.
4
Skillet-Toasted Penne with Bacon and Spinach: Follow steps 1 and Substitute 4 chopped center-cut bacon slices for the sausage, and 1/2 cup sliced shallots and 8 sliced garlic cloves for the onion. Substitute 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind for the 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Substitute 6 ounces baby spinach for the chiles. Serves 4 (serving size: 1 cup) Calories 394; Fat 8g (sat 1g); Sodium 601mg

1063

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

149

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson), 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta, 1 cup sliced sweet onion, and more.

Yes, Skillet-Toasted Penne With Chicken 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.

Skillet-Toasted Penne With Chicken Sausage

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