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Pasta Penne Recipe

Pasta Penne Recipe

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

Course Easy Dinner
Cuisine American
About Pasta Penne Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
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.