QUICK AND EASY PENNE WITH SAUSAGE, MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE

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A slight variation from a Bon Appetite recipe from March 2000. It is made in under 30 minutes - perfect for a weekday meal yet satisfying enough to serve to friends for a casual weekend meal.

Provided by Scoop01

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb sweet sausage, casings removed
3/4 lb baby portabella mushrooms, chopped & sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 cup canned reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon butter
1 lb penne
1 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, over medium heat saute sausage (casings removed) until crumbled and brown.
  • Remove to a paper towel-lined dish with a slotted spoon.
  • Add butter, mushrooms and crushed red pepper to same skillet and saute in sausage drippings.
  • Cover, cook until mushrooms are tender - about 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth and whipping cream to skillet - reduce heat to low. Occasionally stirring as sauce thickens.
  • In different pot, cook pasta according to directions on box. Drain pasta. Return to same pot.
  • Add sausage, mushroom mixture, and cheese to pasta.
  • Toss over medium heat, until pasta is coated and sauce begins to thicken.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • **Add more chicken broth if sauce seems dry.

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