Penne al Contadino recipe served on a plate, by Villa Italia Restaurant & Bar
Sep 24 2026
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Penne Al Contadino Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Crumbled sausage, onion, SDT, mushroom, peas, sherry cream sauce

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Ingredients

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Pasta and Sauce Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Sausage

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.

  3. 3

    Sauté Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add chopped onion, shallots, and sliced mushrooms. Sauté until softened and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. 4

    Deglaze with Sherry

    Pour in the sherry wine and scrape the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Make the Cream Sauce

    Reduce the heat to low, then add the heavy cream, cooked sausage, and frozen peas. Stir to combine and let simmer for about 5 minutes until heated through.

  6. 6

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Plate the pasta and top with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

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