Spicy Sausage and Penne

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Brian Albright, Seward, Nebraska

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jan. 31, 2023

“I got the inspiration for this recipe from a dish at a local restaurant. It’s a quick meal-in-one that I fix often.” You can also substitute whatever pasta or veggies you have on hand for this versatile skillet supper. Brian Albright - Seward, NE

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Spicy Sausage and Penne

Yield:4 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:25 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked penne pasta
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1/2 pound smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1-1/4 cups fat-free milk
  • 1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
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Directions

  1. Cook pasta in a large saucepan according to package directions, adding the vegetables during the last 6 minutes of cooking.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown sausage; remove from skillet and keep warm.
  3. 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.
  4. Drain pasta and vegetables; stir into the pan. Add cheese and reserved sausage; cook and stir until cheese is melted.
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