Spicy Sausage And Penne Recipes

SPICY SAUSAGE AND PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large saucepan according to package directions, adding the vegetables during the last 6 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown sausage; remove from skillet and keep warm. , In a small bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, mustard and pepper flakes; gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Add milk mixture to the skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened., Drain pasta and vegetables; stir into the pan. Add cheese and reserved sausage; cook and stir until cheese is melted.

PENNE WITH SPICY SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned. Transfer to a bowl.
• Add the onion to the saucepan and cook, stirring, until coated with the sausage drippings. Reduce the heat slightly and add the garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes. Stir until the mixture has softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce to the onion mixture. Stir until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the cooked sausage. Reduce heat to low and gently simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the penne and cook until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl. Add the sauce, sprinkle with Parmesan, if using, toss and serve.

SPICY SAUSAGE PENNE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Cook pasta following package directions. Drain and set aside.
• In a large saucepan or skillet, cook the andouille sausage with the onion and bell pepper until the onions are translucent. Remove the sausage mixture to a plate and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Over medium heat melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet you used to cook the vegetables. Stir in the flour until blended.
• Gradually add the milk and Creole seasoning to the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly until thickened.
• Add the cheese and stir until melted. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.
• Stir in the drained pasta and sausage mixture.
• Spoon the pasta into the prepared casserole.
• Mix the bread crumbs with the butter and sprinkle it over the top of the casserole.
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until topping is browned and casserole is bubbly.
• Enjoy!