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Creamy Penne with Sausage

Creamy Penne with Sausage

Serves: 4 Prep: 10 mins Cook: 30 mins Total: 40 mins

A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring juicy sausage pieces in a creamy, garlicky sauce tossed with penne. Simple to make and perfect for an indulgent midweek meal.



 

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 6 pork sausages
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 300g penne pasta
  • 200ml double cream
  • 50g grated parmesan
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional Extras

  • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
  • Fresh parsley or basil, chopped

Instructions

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    Cooking Instructions

Cook the Sausages

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  1. Step 2

    Remove the skins from the sausages and break the meat into chunks.

  2. Step 3

    Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

  3. Step 4

    Cook the sausage meat until browned and cooked through.

  4. Step 5

    Remove and set aside.

Build the Sauce

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    In the same pan, add the onion and cook until soft.

  2. Step 7

    Stir in the garlic (and chilli flakes if using) and cook briefly.

Add the Cream

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    Pour in the double cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

  2. Step 9

    Stir in the parmesan until melted and smooth.

Cook the Pasta

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  1. Step 10

    Cook the penne in salted boiling water according to packet instructions.

  2. Step 11

    Drain, reserving a little pasta water.

Combine & Serve

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  1. Step 12

    Return the sausage to the pan and toss with the sauce.

  2. Step 13

    Add the pasta and loosen with pasta water if needed.

  3. Step 14

    Season to taste and serve hot with herbs if desired.

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