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Penne with Artichokes and Italian Sausage

Nov 22, 2015 · Leave a Comment

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Mix up pasta night and try Penne with Artichokes and Italian sausage.  Artichokes add just the right flavor along with some sun-dried tomatoes for an easy pasta dish you can make in just 30 minutes.
A platter of penne with artichokes and Italian sausage

I was raised in the South and can honestly say, I never had an artichoke until I was out of college much less Penne with Artichokes and Italian Sausage.  I don’t feel like I led a sheltered life, we just don’t cook with artichokes much in the South (except for artichoke dip) and I have no idea why. It could be that artichokes need cool summer weather so that leaves us out. They grow in Northern California where the summers are cool and the winters are mild.  For everything you need to know about artichokes, check out Ocean Mist Farms.

 

So, I’m a little intimidated by this strange vegetable.  This recipe uses frozen artichokes, which I didn’t even know you could purchase, but sure enough they are in the freezer section with the rest of the vegetables. If you can’t find the frozen ones, canned will work also.  I loved the flavor and texture they add along with sun dried tomatoes and Italian sausage.  A really simple pasta dish with some added fresh mozzarella mixed in at the end.  Just a few ingredients but the perfect combination.

 

How do you make Penne with Artichokes and Italian Sausage

  • Boil the pasta
  • Cook the Italian sausage and remove from skillet
  • Sauté the artichokes with garlic and add sun dried tomatoes, chicken broth and white wine and let cook
  • Add cooked pasta and sausage, mozzarella and parmesan cheese and seasonings

Start to finish in just 30 minutes.  Everyone was in agreement that I need to cook with artichokes more often.  Give them a try, you’ll be surprised at how much flavor they add.

A skillet of penne with artichokes and Italian Sausage

What is Italian sausage

Italian Sausage in the US is made of pork and is generally seasoned with fennel. The only difference between sweet or mild and hot is that the hot will have red pepper flakes. Either will work in this recipe.  It adds so much flavor to a dish, it’s not only great on it’s own like with Sausage and Peppers  but makes a great dinner with Baked Rice and Corn or wrapped up in Pretzel dough. It’s versatile enough to change the way you think about breakfast cooked in an Apple and Sausage Pie or aded to Apple and Sausage Biscuits.

More Artichoke recipes

  • Chicken Saltimbocca with Artichokes
  • Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Do you love Pasta dishes as much as me, you might like some of these recipes

  • You’ll love cheesy Baked Penne alla Vodka
  • For a one pot meal, try quick and easy Taco Pasta
  • For a heartier meal, try Sunday Sauce with beef short ribs
  • Need to take a meal to a friend, Stuffed Shells can be made ahead and frozen
If you make Penne with Artichokes and Italian Sausage, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to also tag me on Instagram! I would love to see your creation.
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A platter of penne with artichokes and Italian sausage

Penne with Artichokes and Italian Sausage

Mix up pasta night and try Penne with Artichokes and Italian sausage.  Artichokes add just the right flavor along with some sun-dried tomatoes for an easy pasta dish you can make in just 30 minutes.
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Course: entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: artichokes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 531

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes drained and reserve oil
  • 2 tablespoons reserved oil from sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed
  • 16 ounces frozen artichoke hearts Or canned
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ¾ cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 12 ounces penne
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese freshly shredded
  • ⅓ cup fresh basil chopped
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese drained and cubed
  • pinch pepper flakes optional

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. While you are waiting, make the sauce.
  • Heat the reserved oil from the sun-dried tomatoes in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and break apart, cooking until brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to paper towel lined plate. Add thawed artichoke hearts or canned and garlic to the same skillet and cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, wine and sliced sun-dried tomatoes. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until slightly reduced, stirring occasionally for about 8 minutes.
  • Drain pasta and add to the artichoke mixture. Add sausage, parmesan cheese, and basil. Stir in the cubed mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper and serve with additional parmesan.

Notes

You can use canned or frozen artichokes

Nutrition

Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 948mg | Potassium: 677mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 561IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 2mg

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