Quick Italian Sausage Penne (20 Minutes)
Quick Italian Sausage Penne (20 Minutes) brings tender pasta tossed in a creamy marinara with browned chicken sausage and a hint of garlic. The sauce clings silkily thanks to starchy pasta water, while Parmesan finishes with a rich, salty lift. It’s a weekday-friendly dinner that feels cozy and satisfying without taking much time.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Italian Sausage Penne (20 Minutes), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook until slightly firm, 9 to 11 minutes, or as the package directs. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the pasta water; drain.
- 2
Meanwhile, slice the chicken sausages in half, then cut each half into small bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the sausage. Cook, stirring, until the sausage is lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- 4
Add butter and the garlic to the skillet; cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 5
Add marinara sauce and cream to the skillet. Cook until combined and fully heated through; stir in the pasta. If the sauce is too thick, thin it with a little pasta water.
- 6
Remove from the heat and add as much Parmesan as you like. Serve in deep bowls with bread to scoop up the extra sauce.
- Calories 550.69 kcal High 28%
- Protein 34.6 g Good Source 69%
- Carbohydrate 26.46 g 10%
- Total Fat 35.84 g High 46%
- Saturated Fat 19.56 g High 98%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 115.04 mg High 38%
- Sodium 1420.0 mg High 62%
- Dietary Fiber 2.08 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 5.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.5 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 709.36 mg Good Source 55%
- Iron 1.45 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 344.44 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Quick Italian Sausage Penne (20 Minutes) is an Italian dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Heavy Cream, and Italian Chicken Sausage. Each serving provides about 550.69 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Italian Sausage Penne (20 Minutes)?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Quick Italian Sausage Penne (20 Minutes) made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Heavy Cream, Italian Chicken Sausage, Marinara Sauce. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Quick Italian Sausage Penne (20 Minutes)?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Quick Italian Sausage Penne (20 Minutes)?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 550.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Italian Sausage Penne (20 Minutes) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Quick Italian Sausage Penne (20 Minutes) healthy?
- Quick Italian Sausage Penne (20 Minutes) has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 550.69 calories and 34.6 g of protein, or 69% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1420.0 mg (62% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 19.56 g (98% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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