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Penne with sausage and fennel

From the video “Sausage Pasta | Gennaro Contaldo | Italian Special” by Jamie Oliver. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Jamie Oliver. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyGreat weeknight pick
Mild
Total time
~5 min
est.
Serves
~2
est.
Cost
~$3.40*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$17.60* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
10

Ingredients

  • Vegetarian

May contain gluten, dairy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$10.19*for the batch in the video
~$3.40*per serving

You save about ~$17.60* per serving (84% less*) than ordering it out — ~$52.81* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario pasta entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

1 ingredient priced from Ontario averages · 5 predicted from typical costs · not priced: sausages, white wine, chili, farfalle pasta

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 1 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario pasta entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 98% of the weight below uses typical amounts.

Nutrition per serving561 kcal · 28% of 2,000
Fat9.6 g12%
Saturated fat1.4 g7%
Sodium17 mg1%
Carbohydrate100 g36%
Fiber4.9 g18%
Total sugars3.9 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein18 g36%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexBalanced
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+17 of 20
  • Fiber+13 of 20
  • Saturated fat−2 of 20
  • Sodium−0 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 5 of 7 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 2 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Typical amounts assumed for olive oil, broccoli sprouts, pasta water, farfalle pasta, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: white wine, chili, salt, parmesan cheese. Not matched to nutrient data: sausages. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • pan
  • knife
  • wooden spoon
  • ladle
  • lid
  • strainer
  • tongs
  • grater

What the video didn’t say

  • exact quantities of ingredients are not stated
  • cooking times are approximate
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Penne with sausage and fennel

What makes Jamie Oliver's Penne with sausage and fennel recipe and technique special?

Jamie Oliver's take on Penne with sausage and fennel focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Italian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Tossing emulsifies sauce; under-tossing leaves pasta dry. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Penne with sausage and fennel at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Penne with sausage and fennel recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Penne with sausage and fennel ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Penne with sausage and fennel can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Jamie Oliver's Penne with sausage and fennel?

This recipe utilizes approximately 10 ingredients across 13 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Penne with sausage and fennel?

The official cooking video by Jamie Oliver is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.