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Penne in Cream Sauce With Sausage
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 6
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.
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!
By RecipeOfHealth.com