Penne and Smoked Sausage

Submitted by carolinafan

"Nice and cheesy."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 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

directions

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

Reviews

[PSU_Lioness]

This was a great little casserole! I used 1 cup of milk after reading some reviews and I was worried that it wasn't going to be enough "sauce" for all of the pasta (I used 3 cups). After I baked it, I realized that I was wrong because it got really good. I usually stay away from recipes with a cream soup in them because I think they all kind of taste the same but this one did not disappoint. It was simple and easy and my entire family liked it. Thanks for posting! I will make this again.

 

[erinrach22]

3 1/2 stars. The fam liked it...different way to use up some sausage.

 

[bad kitty 1116]

This is delicious! I used 1 cup of milk, added minced garlic, and used sharp cheddar, Fontina, and Parmesan instead of the mozzarella. I also added some black pepper and Emeril's Essence. My 7 yr. old inhaled it! We loved this and will make many more times! This dish looks so pretty when it comes out of the oven, mouth-watering.

 

[Sueski]

Just wasnt what we were hoping for, Sorry. The sausage seemed to overpower the other ingredients, and I couldnt make the dish look pleasing to the eye. I thought the second day would be better (when the flavors had a chance to mingle), but that didnt happen. Maybe I should have used Johnsonville instead of Hilshire sausage?

 

[ARathkamp]

My family did not care for this. Sorry.