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cheesy sausage penne

Recipe by
Jo Dee
Turnersville, NJ

Something a little different to do with sausage.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For cheesy sausage penne

  • 1 lb
    mild or hot italian sausage links
  • 2 can
    10.75 oz campbell's cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 can
    14.5 oz petite diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    onion powder
  • 1 tsp
    dried oregano
  • water
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt (optional)
  • 1 box
    16 oz penne pasta

How To Make cheesy sausage penne

  • 1
    Spray crock pot insert with non-stick cooking spray for easier cleanup.
  • 2
    Brown sausage on all sides.
  • 3
    Add soup, tomatoes, onion powder, oregano, and about half a soup can of water to slow cooker and stir to combine. Add browned sausage to slow cooker. Cook on low 5 hours, stirring occasionally, draining water from condensed steam off lid before replacing. Leave the lid off for the last half hour to let the sauce thicken.
  • 4
    Boil penne according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, remove sausages and cut into coins. Add butter to crock and stir to melt. Taste for salt and add if desired. Return sausage to crock pot. Add drained cooked pasta to the crock and stir to combine. Enjoy!
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