With all the options for different kinds of sauces and types of sausage, it goes without saying that you can embellish this a hundred different ways, and I hope you do.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 35 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Calories
831 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Cook sausage in a Dutch oven over medium heat until browned, about 15 minutes.n
Step 2
Stir in parsley and cook for about 2 minutes.n
Step 3
Stir in white wine and cook until the wine has nearly evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes.n
Step 4
Stir in heavy cream, increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Stir in marinara sauce and water and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer sauce for 1 hour.n
Step 5
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne, and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.n
Step 6
Combine pasta and sauce; remove from heat, cover and let sit for about 2 minutes.n
Step 7
Serve pasta and sauce topped with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.n
