20-Min Sausage Penne
Browned Italian sausage simmered with marinara, tossed with penne and finished with a hit of parmesan. Weeknight comfort in one skillet.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 680
- Protein
- 38g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil salted water in a large skillet over high heat, then add penne and cook until al dente, ~9 minutes.
Step 2
While pasta cooks, brown sausage in a separate skillet over medium-high, breaking it apart with a spoon, ~5 minutes.
Step 3
Pour marinara into the sausage skillet and simmer for 3 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4
Drain pasta, transfer to the sausage skillet, and toss until coated.
Step 5
Top each serving with a generous handful of parmesan and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet or large pot
- separate medium skillet
- wooden spoon
- colander
- tongs or long spoon
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