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Creamy Sausage Penne with Mushrooms

Tender penne tossed with browned Italian sausage, sautéed mushrooms, and a quick cream sauce. Cherry tomatoes and broccoli add brightness and texture to this weeknight pasta.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
720
Protein
32g
Creamy Sausage Penne with Mushrooms
comfortsatisfyingitalianporkcreamytenderjuicyweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Boil penne in salted water until al dente, about 10 minutes. Add broccoli in the last 2 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.

  2. Step 2

    Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high, breaking it apart as it cooks, until no pink remains, about 5 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add mushroom slices to the skillet. Sauté 3 minutes until golden and liquid evaporates.

  4. Step 4

    Pour in cream and 0.5 cup reserved pasta water. Stir in Parmesan until sauce is smooth and coats the back of a spoon.

  5. Step 5

    Add penne, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Toss gently until everything is hot and coated, about 1 minute.

  6. Step 6

    Serve immediately. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • colander
  • wooden spoon

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