How to Make Brian's Chicken Sausage Pesto Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and satisfying pasta dish that's easy to make and full of flavor? Look no further than Brian's Chicken Sausage Pesto Pasta! This recipe combines the irresistible flavors of juicy chicken sausage, vibrant pesto, and al dente pasta for a hearty and mouthwatering meal that's sure to become a family favorite.

What makes this dish stand out is the use of chicken sausage, which adds a rich and savory flavor to the pasta. Combined with the earthy and aromatic pesto sa...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) package penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound fresh chicken sausage, casings removed
  • ⅓ cup diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon pesto
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes in juice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken sausage and onion. Cook until chicken is browned and no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low and mix in pesto. Add tomatoes with juice and chicken broth. Simmer sauce until slightly reduced, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour cream into the sauce. Simmer until reduced to your desired thickness, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour sauce into the pot of cooked penne. Mix thoroughly. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with shredded Parmesan cheese to your liking.
  • Nutrition

    477 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 90mg
    • Sodium: 774mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 107mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 251mg