Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of an Italian classic with our penne with sausage and tomatoes recipe. This delectable dish combines the richness of Italian sausage, the sweetness of tomatoes, and the hearty texture of penne pasta, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The recipe offers variations to suit your preferences, including a creamy version made with a luscious tomato cream sauce, a spicy rendition featuring the bold heat of chili flakes, and a vegetarian alternative that swaps sausage for a medley of flavorful vegetables. Each variation promises a unique culinary experience, ensuring that every palate finds its perfect match. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the steps of creating this delectable dish in three distinct styles, each bursting with its own unique charm.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ONE POT ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA
An EASY comfort food recipe that's loaded with Italian flavors, ready in 20 minutes, made in ONE pot, and a family favorite!! No need to boil the pasta separately to save time and dishes!!
Provided by Averie Sunshine
Categories 30-Minute Meals
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To a large skillet at least 4-inches deep or large pot, add the sausage, 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil if desired, and brown sausage over medium high heat. Crumble sausage as it cooks; do not drain.
- Add the garlic, optional oregano, stir, and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant; stir nearly constantly.
- Add the tomatoes, water, pasta, stir, cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to medium low, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until pasta is al dente and the water has incorporated. Stir once midway through cooking, paying attention to the pasta on the bottom of the skillet so it doesn't stick (this is why I recommend olive oil, even with sausage).
- Turn off the heat, add the sour cream, and stir to combine.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
- Add the basil, pepper if desired (I didn't need to add salt), and stir to combine. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 56 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 34 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 805 grams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams unsaturated fat
QUICK AND EASY SAUSAGE PASTA
With Italian sausage, veggies, & sauce, this pasta dish is perfect for a weeknight meal!
Provided by Holly Nilsson
Categories Dinner Entree Main Course Pasta
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook sausage and onion in a large skillet until no pink remains. Drain fat.
- Add bell pepper and garlic, cook 2-3 minutes or until pepper begins to soften.
- Stir in diced tomatoes with juices, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Simmer 5 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted water until al dente (do not overcook). Drain well.
- Add pasta to sausage and simmer 1 minute. Garnish with parsley and parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2.5 cups, Calories 672 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Sodium 1374 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 11 g
SAUSAGE AND PEPPER PENNE
This recipe is the best when made using farmer's sausage, but any sausage links will do. Add the red pepper flakes at the end for a little kick, or leave them out if spice isn't for you.
Provided by Chelsey Carr
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir sausage, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and mushrooms until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, minced garlic, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes into vegetable mixture; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- Drain pasta and spoon onto plates and top with sauce mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 637.7 calories, Carbohydrate 85.3 g, Cholesterol 49.2 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1662.5 mg, Sugar 12.7 g
SAUSAGE & PENNE MARINARA
It's hard to beat the classic Italian flavors of this hearty, comforting dish. It has a slight kick, so omit the pepper flakes if you don't want the heat. -Tammy Rowe, Bellevue, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion and green pepper in oil over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings; heat through., Drain pasta; toss with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 853mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
ITALIAN SAUSAGE & SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA
Flavor-packed sausage and sun-dried tomatoes are sure to liven up any simple pasta dish. I have a feeling that once you've tried it, it'll become a family favorite!-Dawn Singleton, Eighty Four, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes, breaking into crumbles. Stir in tomatoes, garlic, fennel seed and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer., Add wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Stir in cream; cook 1 minute longer. Add spinach; cook and stir just until spinach is wilted., Drain pasta; add to sausage mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Sprinkle with crushed croutons and remaining cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617 calories, Fat 33g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 949mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
PENNE WITH SAUSAGE AND SPICY CREAM TOMATO SAUCE
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
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 SAUSAGE AND TOMATOES
Categories Pasta Tomato Quick & Easy Sausage Bon Appétit
Yield 2 servings; can be doubled or tripled
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Add sausage and cook until no longer pink, breaking up with fork, about 6 minutes. Stir in pepper flakes. Add wine and boil until absorbed. Mix in crushed tomatoes. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes. Stir 2 tablespoons marjoram into sauce.
- Cook penne in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain well. Return penne to pot. Add half of sauce and stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Serve, passing Parmesan separately. (Freeze remaining sauce up to 2 months in covered container.)
PENNE WITH SAUSAGE IN CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE
This is an easy recipe with tons of flavor, rigatoni pasta can be used in place of penne. If you are using spicy sausages then omit the chili flakes. Try to use only high-quality canned tomato products, it will really make a huge difference in your sauce, no no-name brands for this! With this sauce (and any tomato-based sauce) it needs some time to cook, the longer you cook the sauce uncovered the thicker and richer it will be, you can even start it in the morning turn it off then continue cooking later, cook for even 2 hours!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Penne
Time 2h
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat.
- Add in the sausage meat; cook breaking up with a spoon until the meat is lightly browned (about 12 minutes) using a slotted spoon remove to a bowl and leave some fat in the skillet.
- Add in the onion, chili flakes, basil and oregano; saute for about 5 minutes (adding in the garlic the last 2 minutes of cooking).
- Add in tomato paste and stir 1 minute.
- Add in the wine and simmer for 6-8 minutes over medium-low heat, or until it almost evaporates.
- Add in the cooked sausage meat along with the crushed and chopped drained tomatoes.
- Add in 1 tablespoon salt.
- Simmer uncovered for about 1-1/2 hours over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon occasionally.
- Season with more salt if desired and black pepper.
- Stir in the cream and heat through over low heat.
- Just before the sauce if finished cooking, cook the pasta in boiling salted water until just al dente (do not rinse the pasta with water).
- Serve the sauce with cooked pasta, sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1597, Fat 86.2, SaturatedFat 30.9, Cholesterol 169, Sodium 5147.8, Carbohydrate 145.4, Fiber 19.9, Sugar 8.4, Protein 58.8
PENNE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE, TOMATO AND HERBS
This is from Lighthearted Everyday Cooking, by Anne Lindsay. It is one of my favorite, quick pasta meals to make during the week. Hope you like it.
Provided by PennyG
Categories Penne
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink in centre, about 15 to 20 minutes. (I boil first to get rid of some of the fat).
- Drain well; cut into thin round slices.
- In large pot of boiling water, cook pasta until tender but firm; drain and return to pot.
- In nonstick pan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onions until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, tomatoes, basil and oregano;.
- Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Add cooked sausage.
- pour over pasta; toss to mix.
- Sprinkle with parsley, pepper to taste and parmesan if using.
- toss again and serve.
- enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.3, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 43.1, Sodium 926.5, Carbohydrate 72, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 5.3, Protein 21.9
BAKED PENNE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
This is a hearty, filling meal that's full of flavor!
Provided by SADIEQQ
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 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.
- Heat oil in a large, deep skillet. Place sausage and onion in the skillet and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess fat. Pour in wine, and cook for 1 minute, stirring, to deglaze the pan. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Toss with cooked pasta, and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle top with mozzarella.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.1 calories, Carbohydrate 59.2 g, Cholesterol 81.6 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1714.1 mg, Sugar 13.7 g
PENNE WITH SAUSAGE AND TOMATO SAUCE
Steps:
- Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then add sausage meat and cook, stirring to break up large chunks, until meat is browned and just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer meat to a bowl using a slotted spoon and add bell pepper and garlic to fat in skillet. Reduce heat to moderate and cook, stirring occasionally, until pepper is just tender and garlic is golden, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add wine and sausage and simmer, scraping up brown bits on bottom of skillet with a wooden spoon, until liquid is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes with their juice and black pepper and simmer, breaking up tomatoes with spoon, until sauce is slightly thickened, 6 to 8 minutes.
- While sauce is cooking, cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander and return to pot. Add sauce and cheese to pasta and toss to coat. Add cooking water if necessary to moisten. Season pasta with salt and pepper and serve with additional cheese.
ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH TOMATOES AND PENNE
Sizzling sausage, very veggies and penne pasta, mama mia! It's Italian.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, cut sausage crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add sausage; stir-fry 4 to 6 minutes or until brown. Stir in broth. Cover and cook over medium heat 5 minutes.
- Stir in squash, tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of the basil. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in onions. Simmer uncovered 1 minute.
- Toss pasta, oil and remaining 2 tablespoons basil. Divide pasta among bowls. Top with sausage mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 665, Carbohydrate 74 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh vegetables, flavorful sausage, and a good quality canned tomato sauce will make all the difference.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the sausage. This will prevent it from browning evenly and will make the dish greasy.
- Cook the sausage over medium heat until it is cooked through. This will help to keep it juicy and flavorful.
- Add the vegetables to the pan with the sausage and cook until they are tender. This will add flavor and color to the dish.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer for at least 15 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and will thicken the sauce.
- Serve the pasta with grated Parmesan cheese and a side of crusty bread.
Conclusion:
This penne with sausage and tomatoes is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. It is a great way to use up leftover sausage and vegetables, and it is also a kid-friendly dish. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!
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