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Creamy Penne Pasta with Mushroom and Chicken Sausage

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this creamy pasta recipe featuring penne rigate, succulent chicken sausage, and mouth-watering sautéed button mushrooms. Tossed in a creamy white wine sauce, with a burst of flavors from freshly grated parmesan and a hint of garlic, this dish will become a...
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55 min
TOTAL TIME
865
CALORIES
$4.02
PER SERVING
Creamy Penne Pasta with Mushroom and Chicken Sausage
Directions
PASTA
25 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
55 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Cook the penne rigate in boiling water as per the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and set both aside.
SAUSAGE AND MUSHROOMS
3
Meanwhile, heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
4
Add the Italian chicken sausage to the pan and sear until golden brown on all sides.
5
Transfer the chicken sausage to a plate, let it cool slightly, then cut it into 1/4-inch slices.
6
In the same pan, add the button mushrooms and cook them until they brown on one side.
7
Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper, then add the diced onion and minced garlic and sauté until softened.
SAUCE
8
Stir in the dry white wine, low-sodium chicken stock, and room temperature heavy cream. Allow the mixture to simmer until slightly thickened and reduced.
9
Add the sausage slices back to the pan, along with any leftover juices, then stir in the freshly grated Parmesan, baby spinach, and chopped fresh parsley.
COMBINING
10
Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Stir until the pasta is well coated in the sauce, adding some pasta water if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.
SERVING
11
Garnish with additional chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
Health Info
Macros
104g
CARBS
28g
FAT
54g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
Frequently Asked Questions
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