Best Smoky Sausage Penne Recipes

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PENNE AND SMOKED SAUSAGE CASSEROLE



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This must-try casserole tastes so good when it's hot and bubbly from the oven. The cheddar french-fried onions lend a cheesy, crunchy touch. -Margaret Wilson, Hemet, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1-1/2 cups cheddar french-fried onions, divided
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown sausage over medium heat for 5 minutes; drain. In a large bowl, combine milk and soup. Stir in 1/2 cup onions, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and sausage. Drain pasta; stir into sausage mixture., Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 375° until bubbly, 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining onions and cheeses. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619 calories, Fat 42g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 1522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

PENNE AND SMOKED SAUSAGE



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This pasta is a must-try smoked sausage recipe. It just tastes so good when it's hot and bubbly from the oven. The cheddar french-fried onions lend a cheesy, crunchy touch. -Margaret Wilson, Sun City, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1-1/2 cups cheddar french-fried onions, divided
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown sausage over medium heat 5 minutes; drain. In a large bowl, combine milk and soup. Stir in 1/2 cup onions, 1/2 cup cheese, peas and sausage. Drain pasta; stir into sausage mixture., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake until bubbly, 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining onions and cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes longer. Freeze option: Sprinkle remaining onions and cheese over unbaked casserole. Cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553 calories, Fat 35g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1425mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

CHEESY SAUSAGE AND PENNE CASSEROLE



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Smoked sausage and cheese mingle in this crowd-pleasing Italian penne pasta bake. Delizioso!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups uncooked penne pasta (about 10 ounces)
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 cups milk
2 cups shredded Italian-style cheese blend (8 ounces)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • While pasta is cooking, melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, 1/2 tea-spoon Italian seasoning, the pepper and garlic. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in Italian cheese blend and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese until melted.
  • Gently stir pasta and sausage into cheese sauce. Pour into ungreased 3-quart casserole. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1050 mg

SMOKED SAUSAGE WITH PENNE AND VEGGIES



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"This simple dish was inspired by other pasta recipes in S&D. I didn't have the ingredients on hand, so I raided the refrigerator and cupboards and came up with this perfect meal," writes Theresa Moore of Mancelona, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes
2 to 3 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil until crisp-tender. , Add the sausage, tomatoes, zucchini, corn, water, salt, basil, garlic and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. , Drain pasta; toss with sausage mixture. Garnish with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calories, Fat 31g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 2052mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

PENNE AND SMOKED SAUSAGE



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Make and share this Penne and Smoked Sausage recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Penne

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 lb smoked sausage or 1 lb fully cooked kielbasa, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 1/2 cups milk
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 1/2 cups cheddar French-fried onions, divided
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown sausage over medium heat for 5 minutes; drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine milk and soup. Stir in 1/2 cup onions, 1/2 cup cheese, peas and sausage.
  • Drain pasta; stir into sausage mixture.
  • Transfer to a greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Cover and bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Sprinkle with remaining onions and cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.6, Fat 30.9, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 75.1, Sodium 1061.5, Carbohydrate 37.7, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 2.7, Protein 19.7

SAUSAGE AND PEPPER PENNE



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This recipe is the best when made using farmer's sausage, but any sausage links will do. Add the red pepper flakes at the end for a little kick, or leave them out if spice isn't for you.

Provided by Chelsey Carr

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 ½ cups dry penne pasta
4 ½ teaspoons coconut oil
1 pound smoked sausage (such as farmer's sausage), sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 orange bell pepper, sliced
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir sausage, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and mushrooms until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, minced garlic, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes into vegetable mixture; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain pasta and spoon onto plates and top with sauce mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637.7 calories, Carbohydrate 85.3 g, Cholesterol 49.2 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1662.5 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

SAUSAGE & PENNE MARINARA



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It's hard to beat the classic Italian flavors of this hearty, comforting dish. It has a slight kick, so omit the pepper flakes if you don't want the heat. -Tammy Rowe, Bellevue, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, halved and sliced
1 medium green pepper, sliced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion and green pepper in oil over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings; heat through., Drain pasta; toss with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 853mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

CHEESY SAUSAGE PENNE



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This lasagna-like entree takes me back to my childhood. I got the recipe from a friend's mother, who fixed it for us when we were kids. I made a few changes to it, but it's still quick and delicious. -Dallas McCord Reno, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 package (16 ounces) uncooked penne pasta
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
4 green onions, sliced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes. , Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream and onions., In a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish, layer half of the pasta and sausage mixture. Dollop with half the cream cheese mixture; sprinkle with half the cheddar cheese. Repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 667mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

BAKED PENNE & SMOKED SAUSAGE



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Make and share this Baked Penne & Smoked Sausage recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jswope162

Categories     Penne

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package smoked sausage
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup
2 1/2 cups milk
2 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups French-fried onions
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F
  • Cut sausage into 1/4* slices and brown in skillet; drain.
  • Combine soup and milk m 3-qt casserole.
  • Stir m pasta, sausage. 1/2 cup cheese, 1/2 cup French Fried Onions and peas.
  • Bake 45 minutes covered tightly with foil.
  • Uncover and top with remaining cheese and onions.
  • Bake 3 minutes until golden.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644.4, Fat 36.6, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 89.1, Sodium 1783, Carbohydrate 48.4, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 30.5

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