Creamy Garlic Butter Ranch Sausage Penne
A comforting and creamy pasta dish with garlic butter ranch sauce and Italian sausage, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, drain and set aside.
- Brown the Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until browned, then set aside.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet with melted butter until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Create the creamy mixture by adding heavy cream, chicken broth, and ranch seasoning mix to the skillet and let it simmer.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until it melts and the sauce is creamy, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the cooked penne pasta and browned Italian sausage with the sauce, gently tossing to coat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
You can use spicy sausage for an extra kick or add vegetables like steamed broccoli for a healthier twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg