German Sausage Penne
Bring the flavors of Germany to your table with our recipe which makes German Sausage meet pasta! Classic German ingredients like red cabbage, onions, sausage and mustard give this meal a flavor a true German will love.

German Sausage Penne
Prep Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 250 kcal
Ingredients
- ½ lb. penne
- 2 tsp. vegetable oil
- 2 cups/8 oz. diced onion
- 4 cups/8 oz. sliced red cabbage
- ½ lb. bratwurst or other favorite German sausage
- 1 Granny Smith apple cored and sliced (about 2 cups/8 oz.)
- 6 Tbsp./3 oz. German-style mustard Dijon is fine too!
- 3 Tbsp. chopped parsley
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne according to package directions. Drain and reserve.
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Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the oil and onion and cook until the onion starts to brown, about 5 minutes.
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Add the cabbage and cook until softened, another 5 minutes.
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Remove the sausage from its casing directly into the pan. Cook using a fork or whisk to break up the sausage into small pieces. Add the apple and continue to cook until it starts to soften and break apart (but not turn to mush), about 3 minutes. Stir in the mustard and penne. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Divide between bowls and sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts
German Sausage Penne
Amount Per Serving (1 Cup)
Calories 250
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 22mg7%
Sodium 542mg24%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 3g13%
Protein 9g18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.