Creamy Sausage Pasta

Submitted by TheCatzMeow

"This is quite cheap to make and easy to modify. Sliced sausage links can be used in place of the ground sausage for a different texture."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb mild Italian sausage, ground (or 1/2 lb links, casings removed)
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 1⁄2 cups spaghetti sauce, roasted garlic flavor (or use your favorite)
• 1⁄2 lb penne pasta
• olive oil (optional)
• crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• parmesan cheese (optional)

directions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, until al dente. When the pasta is finished, drain and toss with a small amount of olive oil to keep from sticking, if desired. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat, begin browning the sausage, breaking it up into small chunks.
3. When the sausage is no longer pink, reduce the heat to medium and add the spaghetti sauce and cream of mushroom soup. Stir to mix well and cook for a few more minutes until the sauce is hot.
4. In a large bowl or pot, combine the cooked pasta and sauce. Stir to coat evenly and serve with crushed red pepper and parmesan cheese, if desired.
5. Enjoy! Try it with hot sausage, or adding mushrooms, roasted red peppers, or sun-dried tomatoes for variety.

Reviews

[c.k. Alvin]

This recipe is surely a snap to prepare, can be any last minute meal. I used tomato basil sauce and fusilli pasta and sauteed the sausages with garlic. Thanks for the recipe... needed to get rid of my cream of mushroom!

 

[Stacee R.]

This made for a quick, easy and tasty dinner tonight. I used whole wheat pasta and added the optional pepper flakes and cheese. Thanks for sharing, TheCatzMeow! **Made for Spring PAC 2009**

 

[coffee lady seattle]

Surprisingly simple and tasty. I substituted bowtie pasta without issue.