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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves: 4
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Penne Pasta with Italian Sausage & Mushrooms

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (6 oz.) multi-grain or regular penne pasta, uncooked
  • 12 oz. hot or mild Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1/2 cup sliced shallots or onion
  • 2 cups sliced baby bella (crimini) or button mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup port wine, dry red wine or beef broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz.) fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Bistro® Blends Shredded Italian Pasta Cheese, divided

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, crumble sausage into a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add shallots; cook 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook 2 minutes. Add wine; simmer until wine is absorbed and mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes; heat through.
  3. Drain pasta; return to same pot. Add sausage mixture; cook over medium heat 1 minute, tossing constantly. Add 1-1/2 cups cheese; toss again and transfer to 4 serving plates. Top with remaining cheese.

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