Creamy Pesto Penne with Sausage Recipe

Ingredients

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• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• pound ground sausage
• 1 (1.2 ounce) package creamy pesto sauce mix (such as Knorr)
• 1 cup milk
• cup olive oil

Directions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain the pasta and transfer it to a bowl.

Step 2: In a large skillet, heat over medium-high heat. Add the ground sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Once cooked, add the sausage to the pasta.

Step 3: In a small saucepan, whisk together the pesto sauce mix, milk, and olive oil. Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes.

Step 4: Pour the pesto sauce over the pasta and sausage mixture. Toss to coat evenly and serve hot.

Recipe Tip

For a lower-fat option, substitute fat-free milk.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.