MUSHROOM AND SAUSAGE PENNE W/TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

Mushroom and Sausage Penne W/Tomato Cream Sauce image

Provided by Babydoll070409

Categories Meat

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 small onions, chopped
4 slices bacon
1 lb Italian sausage (hot or sweet, I use hot)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
2 cups fresh spinach (or frozen)
13 1/4 ounces whole wheat penne
1/4 cup shredded romano cheese
1/2 cup half-and-half

Steps:

Combine sausage, bacon, and onion in sauce pan. Cook until onion is soft and meat is cooked through.
In separate pot, cook pasta according to directions.
Add garlic, mushrooms, tomato sauce, oregano, pepper. Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Turn off heat. Add penne, spinach, cheese, and cream. Mix until well combined.
Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 53, Sodium 1406, Carbohydrate 49.4, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 5.9, Protein 24.1