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Savory creamy Sausage Penne Pasta is quick, easy, and on the table in no time! It’s cheesy and sure to be a family favorite!!

I love a good pasta, and this Sausage Penne Pasta is a go-to weeknight dish. It’s just like our Italian Sausage Pasta, but with penne noodles! Serve it with Cheesy Garlic Bread or some fresh Caesar Salad.

Sausage Penne Pasta served in a white bowl.
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Love me some pasta!

We love pasta, and this creamy Sausage Penne Pasta is practically a one pot wonder. After you cook the pasta, the sauce whips up in a skillet, then you mix it up and enjoy!!

The heavy cream and cheese makes the sauce velvety and delicious. And the ingredients combine easily to make it very simple and flavorful.

Best part is this recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight meal and is on the table in less than 30 minutes.

It is also loved by our kids, and let’s face it, none of us can say no to a warm bowl of pasta either!

Sausage sauce for Sausage Penne Pasta.

How to make Sausage Penne Pasta

PASTA. Cook pasta according to package directions.

SAUSAGE. In a separate pan, cook the sausage and garlic over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain.

SAUCE. Stir in the tomatoes, cream, salt, basil and ยฝ cup shredded Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.

TOSS + SERVE. Drain pasta; toss with sausage mixture. Garnish with parmesan cheese.

Additions: 

There are so many things you can add to this Sausage Penne Pasta. Here are a few ideas:

  • Add sautรฉed veggies such as sliced bell peppers, zucchini, spinach, mushrooms. Sautรฉ by adding a bit of olive oil to a pan. Once the oil is hot add the veggies and stir until tender. 
  • Instead of using mild Italian sausage you can use ground sausage, chicken sausage, turkey sausage, spicy sausage
  • Use different cheese such as Mozzarella, or an Italian cheese blend.
Cooked pasta for Sausage Penne Pasta.

RECIPE Tips + FAQ

A few tips to keep in mind:

  • Sausage: You can adjust the flavor of this dish by the type of sausage that you use. Most everyone in my family prefers mild sausage. If it were just me then Iโ€™d use the spicier sausage for a bit of a kick. 
  • Pasta: I used penne pasta, but any similar sized pasta will work such as fusilli. 
  • Tomatoes: The tomatoes are seasoned with basil, garlic and oregano and typically come in 14.5oz cans, which is the size I used.
  • Freezer meal: Make the dish directed. Allow it to cool a little before scooping it into a Freezer Ziploc.

How to store? Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge right 3-4 days.

How to freeze? Freeze for up to 2-3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat over medium low in a skillet on the stove top. Add a little more milk or cream to help smooth out the texture.

What to serve with this dish? Here are some of our favorites:

Sausage Penne Pasta served in a white bowl.

for More pasta dishes:

5 from 17 votes

Sausage Penne Pasta Recipe

By: Lil’ Luna
Savory creamy Sausage Penne Pasta is quick, easy, and on the table in no time! It's cheesy and sure to be a family favorite!!
Servings: 8
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 16 oz penne pasta
  • 1 lb Italian sausage, mild
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 1/2-2 cans Italian stewed tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp dried basil
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded (divided)

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • In a separate pan, cook the sausage and garlic over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, cream, salt, basil and ยฝ cup shredded Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; toss with sausage mixture.
  • Garnish with parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition

Serving: 5g, Calories: 608kcal, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 38g, Saturated Fat: 19g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 13g, Cholesterol: 102mg, Sodium: 776mg, Potassium: 328mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 755IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 202mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

About Kristyn

My name is Kristyn and Iโ€™m the mom of SIX stinkinโ€™ cute kids and the wife to my smokinโ€™ hot hubby, Lo. My momโ€™s maiden name is Luna, and Iโ€™m one of the many crafty โ€œLilโ€™ Lunasโ€ in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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7 Comments

  1. Maggie A says:

    5 stars
    Delicious, fast and easy โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†

  2. Linda B says:

    5 stars
    Made this tonight and my family loved it. They asked me to make more next time.

  3. Kristina says:

    5 stars
    I love white penne pasta and was surprised at how much simply using sausage Wallis change the dish. It was absolutely delicious.

  4. Allyssa says:

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!

  5. Amy L Huntley says:

    5 stars
    The sausage in this pasta adds so much flavor! So creamy and hearty too!

  6. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    We love pasta anything. A simple dish thatโ€™s yummy and on the table in no time.

  7. Joy says:

    5 stars
    I’m a sucker for pasta & sausage is my favorite!! Very delicious recipe!