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Fast Creamy Tomato Penne

Fast Creamy Tomato Penne

Name: Fast Creamy Tomato Penne
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta; 2 tablespoons butter; ¼ large white onion, chopped; ½ large green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 pound ground pork; 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce; 1 cup sour cream

Rating: 4.38 stars

130 Ratings
88 Reviews
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Great quick dish for working parents or anyone who is pressed for time. A family favorite.

By TRANSMONICON

Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

cook:

25 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
¼ large white onion, chopped
½ large green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 pound ground pork
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 cup sour cream

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

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Step 2

Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and bell pepper until soft, about 5 minutes. Add ground pork, and cook until evenly brown. Drain excess fat.
Step 3

In a large pot, heat spaghetti sauce until bubbling. Stir in pork mixture, pasta and sour cream. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

913.2 calories; protein 39.2g 78% DV; carbohydrates 101.2g 33% DV; fat 39.7g 61% DV; cholesterol 116.4mg 39% DV; sodium 594.5mg 24% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (88)

Most helpful positive review

LadyoftheIvy

10/23/2007

This was pretty good, though I did make a few minor changes. I added 3 cloves of garlic (minced) which I sauteed with the onion and pepper, and I added a bit of Italian seasoning to the sauce. After mixing everything together as in step 3, I put it in a casserole dish, sprinkled mozzarella cheese on top, and put it in the oven just long enough to melt the cheese. It was greatly enjoyed by my family, and was very easy to make. Read More

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mamaluvs2cook

09/16/2010

It was ok....I added garlic some ground sage to make the pork more "sausage like" and 1 tsp of sugar(the spag sauce i had on hand was a little too savory & w/the whole "creamy" theme it needed a softening to the acidity) Was good enough for a quick weeknight meal(soccer practice forces me into simple mode on such nights) Read More

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130 Ratings

5 star values: 68
4 star values: 45
3 star values: 15
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 0

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LadyoftheIvy

10/22/2007

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CFLOWRY

11/01/2003

My family loved this recipe! They want it twice a month. I used a pound of medium-hot sausage and light sour cream. I kept the pasta seperate from the sauce, so I could reheat the sauce days later and serve it with fresh pasta. Delicious! Read More

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McCrearyacres

12/10/2010

Okay my husband REALLY turned up his nose at this as I was making it, but loved it once he tried some. The only modification I made to this recipe was to use spicy sausage (bulk) instead of ground pork; the change was perfect. Read More

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MLEFFORGE

04/25/2003

This is a very quick easy and tasty recipe! I didnt have enough penne so i used rotelle instead and it was delicious. Also I would add some garlic to this recipe as well! Yum! Read More

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GreenEyes

06/04/2010

THIS WAS THE BOMB! I loved how easy and absolutely tasty this was! I made it withough green peppers because of personal preference and added a healthy dose of italian seasoning! My hard to please Italian husband says this is a keeper! thanks so much for a great recipe! Read More

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Psalm34

11/29/2010

Great, flexible recipe that's just different enough to make this a truly pleasant change from the usual jar + box weekday pasta routine. We've found that using half-and-half gives a more silky end result. Many thanks for sharing this 'new classic' in our menu rotation! Read More

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Chicken

04/19/2011

This recipe really depends on the type of pasta sauce you use. Make sure you use one with some extra flavour, herbs and spices going on and a thicker, more tomatoey sauce. Read More

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mamaluvs2cook

09/16/2010

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NJSC

07/14/2003

Definately easy & quick to make and tasty. I substituted diced boneless chicken breast for the pork, and it was very good. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Fast Creamy Tomato Penne

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 913.2

% Daily Value *

protein: 78 %

carbohydrates: 33 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 29 %

sugars:

fat: 61 %

saturated fat: 93 %

cholesterol: 39 %

vitamin a iu: 23 %

niacin equivalents: 148 %

vitamin b6: 45 %

vitamin c: 34 %

folate: 8 %

calcium: 14 %

iron: 29 %

magnesium: 37 %

potassium: 28 %

sodium: 24 %

thiamin: 65 %

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*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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LadyoftheIvy

10/22/2007

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CFLOWRY

11/01/2003

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McCrearyacres

12/10/2010

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MLEFFORGE

04/25/2003

This is a very quick easy and tasty recipe! I didnt have enough penne so i used rotelle instead and it was delicious. Also I would add some garlic to this recipe as well! Yum!

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GreenEyes

06/04/2010

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Psalm34

11/29/2010

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Chicken

04/19/2011

This recipe really depends on the type of pasta sauce you use. Make sure you use one with some extra flavour, herbs and spices going on and a thicker, more tomatoey sauce.

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mamaluvs2cook