Penne con Sauccia

This is a quick, but elegant dish that does well for informal get-togethers as well as formal dinner parties. The spiciness of the sauce can easily be adjusted as well, as the flavor is wonderful either mild or hot.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 373 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons dried basil
• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• 1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
• 1 (16 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained
• crushed red pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons crushed garlic
• ¾ pound pork sausage links, sliced
• 1 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce with mushrooms

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Meanwhile, 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.

Step 2

Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and return to pan.

Step 3

To the sausage add the tomatoes, basil, parsley, crushed red pepper, salt and garlic. Stir in mushrooms and pasta sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in cooked pasta and top with Parmesan cheese.