PESTO PASTA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Incredibly easy Pesto Pasta made with Italian sausage and a yummy breadcrumb and parmesan topping.
Provided by Lee Funke
Categories Pasta
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, cook the pasta just to al dente. Reserve 1.5 cups of pasta water and then drain the pasta and set it aside.
- While heating the water in step 1, heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and break it into bite-sized pieces as it cooks. Continue stirring and cooking until the sausage is browned-- about 5 minutes.
- Add the shallot and garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring often.
- Deglaze the pan by adding the pasta water and scraping the bottom to remove any browned bits.
- Next stir in the pesto and ¼ cup mozzarella. Add the pasta and toss to combine. Cook until the sauce has thickened and coated the pasta-- about 2 minutes.
- Top the pasta with the remaining ¼ cup grated mozzarella.
- In a small bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Spread the breadcrumb mixture over the pasta and then top with the grated parmesan.
- Place the pan under the broiler for 2-3 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are crisp and golden brown.
- Serve immediately, topped with fresh basil.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617 kcal, Sugar 5 g, Fat 33 g, Carbohydrate 51 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CREAMY PESTO PENNE WITH SAUSAGE
Quick weeknight dinner. Ready in 15 minutes!
Provided by BaughHumbug
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Pesto Pasta Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1454.6 calories, Carbohydrate 176.8 g, Cholesterol 74.5 mg, Fat 61.8 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 51.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 2150.9 mg, Sugar 15.6 g
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