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Pasta Penne Recipe

January 24, 2023 by DinnerPlanner

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Are you looking for a delicious one pot meal the whole family will love? Look no further than these easy penne pasta recipe! See more penne recipes below!

We love a good Pasta Penne Recipe that is quick and easy and gets dinner on the table without a lot of effort. This one pot penne pasta meal is an easy dinner to prepare that is full of flavor and makes for perfect leftovers the next day. Serve this yummy pasta dish with a tossed salad and rolls with butter.

Pasta Penne Recipe

A simple Pasta Penne Recipe that is a perfect weeknight meal. Pasta night is made simple and delicious with this recipe of penne pasta, sausage and tomatoes. Add in a little bit of fresh spinach and it’s a well-rounded meal.

Ingredients Needed For this Pasta Penne Recipe with Sausage and Tomatoes

  • Penne pasta noodles
  • Olive oil
  • Mild Italian sausage links – choose your favorite brand of sausage.
  • Garlic cloves
  • Sweet onion
  • Canned diced tomatoes (regular or Italian seasoned work)
  • Tomato sauce
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Dried basil
  • Heavy cream
  • Fresh spinach

Pasta Penne Recipe

How to Make this Delicious Pasta Penne Recipe

STEP 1.   In a large skillet with a lid, heat the oil over medium heat. Add in the onions and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions begin to turn clear.

STEP 2.  Add in the Italian sausage slices and turn the heat up slightly (just above medium). Cook 10-12 minutes until all of the slices are browned on the outside and the sausages are mostly cooked through.

STEP 3.  Add in the canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, basil and salt. Stir well. Mix in the noodles and cover. Within 1-2 minutes the mixture should be covered and boiling slightly. Cook at a small boil for 10 minutes.

STEP 4. Uncover and stir. Leave the lid off and cook for another 12-15 minutes or until noodles are tender. If you find the sauce getting too thick, add in 1/8 cup of water and keep at a boil. In the meantime, chop your spinach.

STEP 5.  Once the noodles are tender, stir in the heavy cream, parmesan, and spinach. Turn off the heat.

STEP 6.  Let sit for 3-5 more minutes for the sauce to turn creamy.  Serve and enjoy!

 

cooking the sausage

For this pasta recipe, use the smaller link sausages.  Cook the sweet onion, garlic and sausages all together.

 

cooking the pasta - Penne Recipe

You can use penne pasta for this recipe or substitute medium shells, orecchiette, or bow tie pasta. A smaller pasta works well in this pasta dish.

 

Pasta Penne Recipe

Use fresh cream or if there are any dairy allergies use coconut milk as a substitute.

Pasta Penne with spinach

Fresh spinach is a wonderful addition to any pasta dish. You can chop up regular or baby spinach.

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Pasta Penne Recipe
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Pasta Penne Recipe
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 15 mins
 

Enjoy this one pot family dinner with penne pasta, sausage and tomatoes

Course: Easy Dinner
Cuisine: American
About: Pasta Penne Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 302 kcal
Author: DinnerPlanner
Ingredients
  • 3 cups penne pasta noodles
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 mild Italian sausage links sliced
  • 2 large cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup diced sweet onion
  • 28 oz canned diced tomatoes regular or Italian seasoned work
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • 1/8 cup parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet with a lid, heat the oil over medium heat. Add in the onions and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions begin to turn clear.
  2. Add in the Italian sausage slices and turn the heat up slightly (just above medium). Cook 10-12 minutes until all of the slices are browned on the outside and the sausages are mostly cooked through.
  3. Add in the canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, basil and salt. Stir well. Mix in the noodles and cover. Within 1-2 minutes the mixture should be covered and boiling slightly. Cook at a small boil for 10 minutes.
  4. Uncover and stir. Leave the lid off and cook for another 12-15 minutes or until noodles are tender. If you find the sauce getting too thick, add in 1/8 cup of water and keep at a boil. In the meantime, chop your spinach.
  5. Once the noodles are tender, stir in the coconut milk, parmesan, and spinach. Turn off the heat.
  6. Let sit for 3-5 more minutes for the sauce to turn creamy.
Nutrition Facts
Pasta Penne Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 45mg15%
Sodium 1312mg57%
Potassium 770mg22%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 1213IU24%
Vitamin C 26mg32%
Calcium 149mg15%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

A super yummy penne pasta recipe with sausage and tomatoes. Made in just one pot and easy enough for a weeknight meal!  Serve with your favorite tossed salad and slices of warm garlic bread. Grab a plate and scoop on some of our favorite One Pot Penne Pasta Recipes!

 

Pasta Penne Recipe

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So, there you have it, a Pasta Penne Recipe that could be just perfect for your family weekly meal rotation!  Make pasta night a fun family night and enjoy a different pasta recipe each week. As we like to say here at DinnerPlanner.com, your family will be sprinting to the dinner table!

 

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