Creamy Penne with Sausage & Mushrooms
Italian sausage browns with mushrooms in one skillet, then tossed with penne in a quick cream sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes—pure comfort on a plate.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 720
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil penne in salted water until al dente, ~9 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
Step 2
Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high, breaking it up as it cooks, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add mushrooms and sauté until golden and liquid evaporates, about 4 minutes.
Step 4
Pour in cream and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Step 5
Add cooked penne and parmesan; toss until sauce clings to pasta. Add pasta water if needed.
Step 6
Finish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot for boiling pasta
- large skillet (12-inch)
- wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- measuring cups
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