PENNE CON SAUCCIA

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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.

Provided by DANIELLE M.

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Cholesterol 31.6 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 748 mg, Sugar 8.8 g