Fast Creamy Tomato Penne Recipe
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Fast Creamy Tomato Penne

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"Great quick dish for working parents or anyone who is pressed for time. A family favorite."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (47)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 large white onion, chopped
  • 1/2 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and bell pepper until soft, about 5 minutes. Add ground pork, and cook until evenly brown. Drain excess fat.
  3. In a large pot, heat spaghetti sauce until bubbling. Stir in pork mixture, pasta and sour cream. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 913 | Total Fat: 39.7g | Cholesterol: 116mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2007 by RwnMayfair Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was pretty good, though I did make a few minor changes. I added 3 cloves of garlic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2003 by CFLOWRY   view full review
My family loved this recipe! They want it twice a month. I used a pound of medium-hot...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2003 by MLEFFORGE   view full review
This is a very quick easy and tasty recipe! I didnt have enough penne, so i used rotelle...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2003 by Lynn   view full review
This is a good standard recipe. We enjoyed the ground pork as it was something a bit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2010 by GreenEyes   view full review
THIS WAS THE BOMB! I loved how easy and absolutely tasty this was! I made it withough green...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2010 by McCrearyacres   view full review
Okay my husband REALLY turned up his nose at this as I was making it, but loved it once he...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2010 by Psalm34   view full review
Great, flexible recipe that's just different enough to make this a truly pleasant change from...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by JOSIE   view full review
This was good, but nothing to write home about. Maybe because I made a few changes. Like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by AMENEOU   view full review
Great! Wonderful! Easy way to add something different to regular speghetti!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2011 by Chicken   view full review
This recipe really depends on the type of pasta sauce you use. Make sure you use one with some...

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