Penne with Creamy Pesto and Sausage
Penne with Creamy Pesto and Sausage marries tender pasta with browned, savory sausage in a lush, herb-forward pesto cream. The sauce is silky and aromatic, coating every bite with basil, garlic, and a hint of richness that feels comforting without being heavy. It’s ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy meal when you want bold flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the penne at a rolling boil, stirring now and then, until slightly firm, about 11 minutes; drain and move the pasta to a bowl.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; add it to the pasta.
- 3
Whisk the pesto sauce mix, milk, and olive oil together in a small saucepan; bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Lower the heat to low and keep it simmering until thickened, about 3 minutes; pour over the pasta and sausage mixture and toss to coat.
- Calories 1074.54 kcal High
- Protein 38.88 g Good Source
- Carbs 89.0 g Moderate
- Total Fat 63.38 g High
- Saturated Fat 16.05 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 74.47 mg High
- Sodium 888.99 mg High
- Fiber 3.49 g Moderate
- Sugar 10.53 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 185.49 mg Moderate
- Iron 2.28 mg Moderate
- Potassium 236.98 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 78.98 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.1 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.32 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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