QiMeal
Sweet Italian Sausage Penne
Sweet Italian Sausage Penne · ready in 30 min · 4 servings · 680 kcal per serving · easy · 7 ingredients
Tender penne pasta tossed with juicy sweet Italian sausage, golden garlic, and broccoli, finished with butter and sharp Pecorino Romano for a rich, savory bite that feels comforting yet vibrant.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 680
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 400 gPenne pasta
- 200 gBroccoli floret
- 350 gItalian sausage
- 12 gGarlic
- 30 gOlive oil
- 25 gButter
- 60 gPecorino romano cheese
Equipment
stovetop, colander, large pot, mixing bowl, skillet, tongs, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Cook the penne
Gather ingredients and tools, bring a large pot of water to a boil, then cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. · 12 min
What to look for: pasta floats and is tender with a slight bite
- Sauté sausage mix
Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet, then add Italian sausage, broccoli florets, and garlic and sauté until tender and lightly browned. · 18 min
When it is done: Sausage is cooked through with no pink and reaches 74°C / 165°F internally.
- Toss and serve
Add butter, hot drained penne, and the sausage mixture to a bowl, toss with grated Pecorino Romano cheese, then plate and serve warm. · 3 min
What to look for: pasta looks glossy and lightly creamy
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 680 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrates | 68 g |
| of which sugars | 4 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
| of which saturated | 11 g |
| Fibre | 5 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
Nutri-ScoreD
Allergens
Contains: gluten, milk
May contain: nightshades
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Penne pasta
- Rigatoni pasta: Holds sauce well like penne.
- Gluten-free penne: Cook slightly under al dente.
Broccoli floret
- Broccolini: Slice stems for even cooking.
Italian sausage
- Chicken Italian sausage: Lower fat option.
Garlic
- Garlic powder: Add late to prevent bitterness.
Olive oil
- Avocado oil: Handles high heat well.
Butter
- Olive oil: Use extra virgin for flavor.
