Creamy Italian Sausage Penne Pasta

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"Another one pot meal classic - Creamy Italian Sausage Penne pasta! To give it even more heat, I used @redgoldtomatoes Tomato Love original diced tomatoes + green chiles. I love that the chiles used in these canned tomatoes are handpicked!"
-- @baconovercarbs
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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 25mins
Serves or Makes: 4

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ingredients

  • 1 can (10 oz) Tomato Love Mild Diced Tomatoes + Green Chilies
  • 1 can (10 oz) Red Gold Canned Crushed Tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 hot Italian sausages links, removed from casings
  • 1/2 white onion, chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups dried penne pasta
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • Fresh Basil, to taste.
  • Kosher Salt, to taste.
  • Black Pepper, to taste.

Method

  • Step 1

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Add onion, red bell pepper and minced garlic.

  • Step 2

    Once veggies soften, about 5 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper, followed by basil and oregano. Once fragrant, add white wine to deglaze the pan using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits.

  • Step 3

    Add cans of diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, water and heavy cream. Stir well. Add in uncooked pasta.

  • Step 4

    Bring liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, and cover. Simmer and stir occasionally for about 15 minutes.

  • Step 5

    Once pasta is cooked through, adjust seasonings to taste. Stir in parmesan and basil. Then let rest for 5-7 mins.

  • Step 6

    Serve hot and top with extra parmesan and basil.