Creamy Pesto Penne with Sausage

Need a quick dinner idea with fewer than five ingredients? Using a sauce mix helps turn pasta and sausage into a creamy and delicious meal.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 1455 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• ½ pound ground sausage
• 1 (1.2 ounce) package creamy pesto sauce mix (such as Knorr®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook penne at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain and transfer pasta to a bowl.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; add to pasta.

Step 3

Whisk pesto sauce mix, milk, and olive oil together in a small saucepan; bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and keep at a simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes; pour over pasta and sausage mixture and toss to coat.