Creamy Mushroom & Sausage Penne
Silky penne tossed with browned Italian sausage, earthy mushrooms, and a touch of cream in one skillet—ready in under 25 minutes. Classic Italian comfort that tastes like a restaurant dish.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 684
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 10 oz Italian sausage, bulk
- 10 oz cremini mushrooms, halved
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- ½ cup Pecorino Romano, grated
- 1 medium shallot, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- 1
Boil penne in salted water until al dente, about 10 minutes; reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- 2
While pasta cooks, heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and brown sausage, breaking it into pieces, until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.
- 3
Add minced shallot to the sausage and cook 1 minute until fragrant; add mushrooms and thyme, sauté until golden, ~4 minutes.
- 4
Pour in wine, scrape up browned bits, and simmer 2 minutes; stir in cream.
- 5
Add cooked penne to the skillet, toss gently, and stir in cheese; if too thick, loosen with reserved pasta water one splash at a time.
- 6
Taste and adjust salt and pepper; serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot for boiling pasta
- 12-inch skillet with high sides
- wooden spoon or spatula
- measuring cups and spoons
- grater or microplane for cheese
- knife and cutting board
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