Penne Sausage is an Italian dish that is made by combining penne and sausage to make a delicious pasta dish. There are many variations to this dish that are popular all over the world. Considered to be quick and wholesome, penne and sausage are combined with other ingredients to result in some delicious preparations.

History

Penne (Pasta) gained popularity after the 13th century in Italy, when dried pasta was sought after by many, because of its long shelf life. But sausages gained popularity around the early 17th century, when people found different advanced ways of preserving meat. Italy is known for its pasta as well as sausages and today there are many preparations of this cuisine that use these two ingredients.

Popular Penne & Sausage Recipes

Penne Sausage dishes are very popular and considered ideal for all seasons. Detailed here are a few recipes of this combination –

Tomato Penne with Italian Sausage –

Penne is cooked in salted water till al dente and drained off excess water. Sausages are browned in sautéed onions and garlic. Tomato sauce is added and cooked for some time and cheese is added towards the end to make the dish creamy. This mixture is added to the cooked penne pasta and tossed. Salt and pepper are added to taste. Fresh basil is added towards the end and this adds a wonderful flavor to the dish.

Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Penne –

This Penne Sausage dish is rich in carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins and protein, because of the ingredients used.

Penne is cooked al dente in salted water and drained off excess water. Sausage is simmered in water with a little oil. It is then fried till it browns and then sliced into thick pieces. Sliced olives, garlic and pepper flakes are added to a pan and when garlic has been sautéed, crushed tomatoes and sausage pieces are added. The contents are mixed well and simmered. Salt is added to taste. Cooked penne is added along with broccoli rabe and cooked till tender. This Penne Sausage dish tastes best garnished with feta.