PENNE IN CREAM SAUCE WITH SAUSAGE

Penne in Cream Sauce With Sausage image

This is a variation of a recipe that was in Bon Apetit magazine years ago. This is a great dish to prepare for a friend or neighbor when they need a little help! I always get rave reviews.

Provided by m0m7772

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb Italian sausage (remove casings)
1 (115 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 quart half-and-half
1 lb penne pasta
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup white wine

Steps:

Saute onions and garlic in butter and olive oil until golden brown and tender, about 7 minutes.
Add sausage, breaking it up as it cooks until golden brown and cooked through, about 7 minutes.
Add wine and boil until liquid almost evaporates, about 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes with juice from can and simmer 3 minutes.
Add half and half and simmer until sauce slightly thickens, about 5 minutes.
While sauce is cooking boil penne in salted water.
Drain.
Add to sauce and toss with cheese.
Serve with a green salad, Italian bread, and more cheese!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1054.4, Fat 52.9, SaturatedFat 23.8, Cholesterol 122.6, Sodium 2432.3, Carbohydrate 108.9, Fiber 16.3, Sugar 22.5, Protein 36