Best 8 Penne With Creamy Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Penne with Creamy Sauce recipes. From the classic Alfredo to the rich and flavorful Arrabiata, our collection offers a diverse range of creamy pasta dishes to tantalize your taste buds.

Savor the timeless elegance of Penne Alfredo, where velvety Alfredo sauce, prepared with butter, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of nutmeg, envelops tender penne pasta, creating a harmonious balance of flavors.

Embark on a spicy adventure with Penne Arrabiata, a vibrant and fiery dish featuring a robust tomato sauce infused with garlic, chili peppers, and a touch of red pepper flakes. The result is a symphony of bold and zesty flavors that will leave you craving more.

For a creamy and cheesy delight, try our Penne alla Vodka sauce, where vodka lends a subtle warmth to a luscious sauce made with heavy cream, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of Italian herbs.

Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with our Penne Pesto sauce, a classic Italian sauce made from fresh basil, olive oil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of garlic. Its vibrant green hue and aromatic fragrance will transport you to the heart of Italy.

Last but not least, our Creamy Mushroom Penne is a vegetarian's dream, featuring a rich and creamy sauce brimming with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and a touch of white wine. The earthy flavors of the mushrooms blend seamlessly with the creamy sauce, creating a dish that is both satisfying and comforting.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PENNE WITH SAUSAGE AND SPICY CREAM TOMATO SAUCE



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Make this Penne with Sausage and Spicy Cream Tomato Sauce recipe tonight! It's simple to prepare and super delicious. A family-pleasing dinner that is ready in less than 30 minutes.

Provided by Oriana Romero

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup onion, (chopped finely)
4 cloves garlic, (minced)
1 Bob Evan Original Sausage Roll
2 cans ( 8 oz each) tomato sauce
1 can ( 14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Fresh basil leaves, (chopped for serving (optional))
Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Steps:

  • Cook the penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and reserve.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium. Sauté the onions and garlic until soft, about 3 minutes. Add Bob Evans sausage roll; cook and crumble the sausage until no longer pink.
  • Add in the tomatoes and hot red pepper flakes; mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour in the heavy cream and butter; stir to combine.
  • Add the drained pasta into the sauce and toss to combine. Bring the sauce and pasta to a boil, stirring to coat the pasta with sauce.
  • Sprinkle on the basil and Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734 kcal, Carbohydrate 68 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 40 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 615 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PENNE WITH SHRIMP AND HERBED CREAM SAUCE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound penne pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, and deveined
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
1 (15 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained, roughly chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup white wine
1/3 cup clam juice
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Cook, stirring frequently until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil, 1/4 cup parsley, and the red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the wine, clam juice, and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes until the sauce thickens. Add 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, the cooked shrimp, the cooked pasta, and the remaining herbs. Toss together until all ingredients are coated. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and serve immediately.

CREAMY CHICKEN PENNE PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: bacon, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, italian seasoning, paprika, garlic, spinach, small tomatoes, cream, shredded parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, penne pasta, Chopped fresh parsley

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 slices bacon
2 chicken breasts, sliced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups spinach
4 small tomatoes, diced
1 ½ cups cream
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
10 oz penne pasta, cooked until al dente
3 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a deep skillet, fry the bacon until crispy. Remove to a paper towel to drain, then chop.
  • In the same skillet, add the chicken and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Cook until no longer pink inside.
  • Add the garlic and cook until softened.
  • Add spinach and tomatoes and cook until the spinach is wilted.
  • Add the cream, Parmesan, an red pepper flakes and bring to a boil.
  • Add the penne and bacon, and stir until fully coated in sauce.
  • Serve with parsley, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 7 grams

PENNE WITH CREAMY GARLIC SAUCE



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This delicious pasta dish came off the back of San Giorgio's Penne Rigate pasta box. We love it. Sometimes I add sauteed chicken breast to it for a complete meal.

Provided by Realtor by day

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 lb) package penne rigate
2 tablespoons butter (I also add 2 tbsp olive oil)
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup chicken or 3/4 cup beef broth
3/4 cup milk or 3/4 cup light cream
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
salt and pepper, to taste
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated (I use more)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in small saucepan, melt butter; add garlic (I add the extra olive oil now).
  • Cook over medium heat 1 minute.
  • Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in broth and milk or cream.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce boils and thickens.
  • Add parsley, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese; stir until cheese is melted.
  • Toss hot pasta with sauce; serve immediately.

PENNE IN PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE



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Incredibly rich side....not a recipe for dieters, but it tastes absolutely heavenly! Adding a little cream to the leftovers and stirring will help the leftovers be creamy.

Provided by noway

Categories     Penne

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces penne pasta
1/4 cup butter, plus
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, preferably al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan until it starts to bubble and foam. Pour in cream and bring to a boil.
  • Add the cooked pasta, stirring to coat well; then stir in the Parmesan cheese until well combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper as desired.

PENNE IN CREAM SAUCE WITH SAUSAGE



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An easy Penne in Cream Sauce with Sausage recipe

Categories     Milk/Cream     Pasta     Tomato     Kid-Friendly     Parmesan     Sausage     Winter     Bon Appétit     Virginia     Small Plates

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2/3 cup dry white wine
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced peeled tomatoes with juices
1 cup whipping cream
6 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
1 pound penne pasta
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until golden brown and tender, about 7 minutes. Add sausage and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, breaking up with back of spoon, about 7 minutes. Drain any excess drippings from skillet. Add wine to skillet and boil until almost all liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices and simmer
  • 3 minutes. Add cream and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir in 4 tablespoons parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. (Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta; transfer to large bowl.
  • Bring sauce to simmer. Pour sauce over pasta. Add 3/4 cup cheese and toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and 2 tablespoons parsley.

PENNE WITH SPICY VODKA TOMATO CREAM SAUCE



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A nice change from your typical tomato sauce! If you're worried about the alcohol, don't be! It cooks off and cannot be tasted. It simply helps to enhance the flavors.

Provided by Star Pooley

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound uncooked penne pasta
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
¾ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vodka
½ cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 (3.5 ounce) links sweet Italian sausage

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In large skillet, heat oil over moderate heat. Remove casing from sausage and add to skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat, until brown. Add garlic and red pepper and cook, stirring until garlic is golden brown.
  • Add tomatoes and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add vodka and cream and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and add pasta, toss for 1 minute. Stir in fresh parsley and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Cholesterol 29.3 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 544.4 mg, Sugar 1 g

CREAMY GARLIC PENNE PASTA



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This is a delicious, super quick side or main dish. I got it from the back of a pasta box and it is yummy!

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Penne

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 lb) box penne or 1 (1 lb) box penne rigate, cooked as directed, drained and kept hot
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup chicken broth or 3/4 cup beef broth
3/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons parsley flakes
salt and pepper, to taste
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter and add garlic in a medium sauce pan.
  • Cook over medium for 1 minute.
  • Add flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in broth and milk and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce boils and thickens.
  • Add parsley, salt, pepper and cheese.
  • Stir until cheese is melted.
  • Toss hot pasta with sauce and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure to gather and measure out all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't forget anything.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh vegetables, herbs, and cheese will make a big difference in the taste of your dish.
  • Don't Overcook the Pasta: Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unpleasant to eat.
  • Use a Good Quality Cheese: The type of cheese you use will greatly affect the flavor of your sauce. For a creamy and flavorful sauce, use a hard cheese like Parmesan or pecorino Romano.
  • Season to Taste: Always taste your sauce before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or herbs to achieve the desired flavor.

Conclusion:

This creamy penne pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. With its rich and flavorful sauce, tender pasta, and cheesy topping, this dish is a comfort food classic. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give this creamy penne pasta a try!

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