Quick & Creamy Tomato Penne: A Perfect Pasta Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1(16 ounce) packagepenne pasta

  • 2tablespoonsbutter

  • ¼largewhite onion, chopped

  • ½largegreen bell pepper, finely chopped

  • 1poundground pork

  • 1(16 ounce) jarspaghetti sauce

  • 1cupsour cream

Cooking Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. While the pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ground pork and cook until evenly browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain excess fat and transfer to a bowl.

  3. Pour spaghetti sauce into the same pot and heat over medium heat until bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes. Add cooked penne and pork mixture, then stir in sour cream. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories287
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
21g
26%
Saturated Fat
9g
46%
Cholesterol
78mg
26%
Sodium
146mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
8g
3%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
17g
33%
Vitamin C
6mg
7%
Calcium
49mg
4%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
320mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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