Creamy Pesto Penne with Sausage

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Quick weeknight dinner. Ready in 15 minutes!

Submitted by BaughHumbug

Updated on August 27, 2023

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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.
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.
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.

Recipe Tip

For a lower-fat option, sub fat-free milk.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1455	Calories
62g	Fat
177g	Carbs
52g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 1455
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 62g	79%
Saturated Fat 16g	79%
Cholesterol 75mg	25%
Sodium 2151mg	94%
Total Carbohydrate 177g	64%
Dietary Fiber 8g	27%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 52g	103%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Calcium 214mg	16%
Iron 7mg	41%
Potassium 884mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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