For a richer flavor, use homemade pesto. Feel free to add other vegetables, such as spinach or bell peppers, to the sauce. If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute with half-and-half or milk, but the sauce will be less creamy. A sprinkle of red pepper flakes adds a nice touch of heat.
Brian's Chicken Sausage Pesto Pasta
-
PREP TIME10 mins
-
COOK TIME15 mins
-
TOTAL TIME30 mins
-
SERVING6 People
-
VIEWS24
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant Chicken Sausage Pesto Pasta. A symphony of savory chicken sausage, aromatic pesto, and creamy tomato sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. This dish is a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will please both young and sophisticated palates.
Ingridients
Adjust Servings
Nutrition
-
Carbohydrate55 g
-
Cholesterol90 mg
-
Fiber3 g
-
Protein23 g
-
Saturated Fat8 g
-
Sodium774 mg
-
Sugar6 g
-
Fat19 g
-
Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepBring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 11 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
02
StepWhile the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken sausage and onion. Cook, breaking up the sausage with a spoon, until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in pesto. Add diced tomatoes with juice and chicken broth. Simmer the sauce, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly reduce, about 5-10 minutes.
03
StepPour heavy cream into the sauce. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, about 5-10 minutes. Pour the creamy pesto sauce over the cooked penne in the pot. Toss thoroughly to coat the pasta evenly. Let the pasta rest for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors before serving. Garnish with shredded Parmesan cheese to your liking.
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
RECIPE REVIEWS
LEAVE A REVIEW
Please Rate
LATEST RECIPES
-
1 -
2 -
3 -
4 -
5
Conrad Ankunding
Jun 23, 2025My kids devoured this! So easy and flavorful.
Gayle Ward
Jun 8, 2025I added some sun-dried tomatoes, and it was amazing!
Leone Lindgren
Jun 3, 2025So quick and easy for a weeknight dinner.
Hilario Nienow
Jun 2, 2025This is now a staple in our house. Thank you!
Candido Hettinger
Apr 26, 2025The pesto and sausage combo is genius!
Derek Romaguera
Apr 6, 2025I love how versatile this recipe is; I can easily adapt it to what I have on hand.