Rich Penne Pasta Recipe
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Rich Penne Pasta

By: Jenny Ryan 
"Quick and easy Penne Pasta. A rich pasta that always gets great reviews. My family's favorite meal! Try serving it with garlic toast and a tossed green salad and your meal is complete!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (32)

What to Drink?
Wine Sangiovese
 

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) link Italian sausage, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a large pot cook penne pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain well.
  2. Meanwhile, remove casings from sausage. In a large skillet cook the sliced Italian sausage until brown. Drain excess grease with paper towels. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and stewed tomatoes to sausage skillet. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and add the half-n-half cream. Cook until heated through.
  3. In a large bowl toss the sausage sauce with cooked and drained pasta. Serve with shredded Cheddar cheese.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 317 | Total Fat: 9.4g | Cholesterol: 22mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by CBH10   view full review
We liked this; similar to a recipe I have which adds cream cheese instead of half-and-half. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2006 by Ashley   view full review
I thought this recipe was great. I used cream cheese instead of half and half and crushed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2006 by Cooky McGee   view full review
Great, easy recipe! I added a little salt, pepper, and oregano to the sauce near the end to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2006 by FrackFamily5   view full review
I loved this recipe. I used 2 links like earlier reviewers and had to substitute sour cream...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by EDEDEDDY2   view full review
Wow, the kids keep asking if we can have it again. I used the non- link italian pork and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2009 by Shannon   view full review
Why do people write reviews when they change the recipe?? I think this recipe was awesome!
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2004 by Wilemon   view full review
Maybe this would be better if I used sour cream or cream cheese along with a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2004 by YERMISH   view full review
This recipe should have cut up chicken breast pieces, but after all it was still good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by JElder81   view full review
This was good, but definitely had too much onion in the mixture, next time I make it I'm going...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2009 by DUTCHCOOK   view full review
Add some fresh oregano, a bay leaf and a couple of chopped dried tomatoes - perks the flavor...

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