Creamy Bold Honey Mustard Sausage Penne Skillet
Indulge in the Creamy Bold Honey Mustard Sausage Penne Skillet, a delightful one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe combines savory Italian sausage with a luscious honey mustard sauce and perfectly cooked penne pasta, creating a comforting dish that your family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Remove the sausage from casings and add it to the skillet. Brown the sausage for about 6-8 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the browned sausage and let simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the cooked penne and grated Parmesan cheese until creamy. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg