Penne in Cream Sauce With Sausage

Submitted by m0m

"This is a variation of a recipe that was in Bon Apetit magazine years ago. This is a great dish to prepare for a friend or neighbor when they need a little help! I always get rave reviews."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb Italian sausage (remove casings)
• 1 (115 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 quart half-and-half
• 1 lb penne pasta
• 1 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 cup white wine

directions

1. Saute onions and garlic in butter and olive oil until golden brown and tender, about 7 minutes.
2. Add sausage, breaking it up as it cooks until golden brown and cooked through, about 7 minutes.
3. Add wine and boil until liquid almost evaporates, about 2 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes with juice from can and simmer 3 minutes.
5. Add half and half and simmer until sauce slightly thickens, about 5 minutes.
6. While sauce is cooking boil penne in salted water.
7. Drain.
8. Add to sauce and toss with cheese.
9. Serve with a green salad, Italian bread, and more cheese!

Reviews

[Kaleigh]

This was easy, had great flavor, and I almost always have all the ingredients. Husband and sons ate all of it. This will definitely go into regular rotation at my house. Thanks mOm!