Ingredients for Penne With Sausage Peas And Mascarpone
- 1 pound hot Italian sausage
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage (if preferred over hot)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- olive oil (for sauteing, if needed)
- 6 tablespoons cream cheese (as a substitute for mascarpone)
- 5 tablespoons heavy cream (as part of mascarpone substitute)
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How to Make Penne With Sausage Peas And Mascarpone
- Brown 1 lb Italian sausage in a Dutch oven over high heat, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon. (12 minutes)
- Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside in a bowl.
- Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of drippings from the Dutch oven.
- Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and sauté until light brown. (6 minutes)
- Add 1 cup heavy cream.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in 1/2 cup chicken broth.
- Simmer until the sauce has reduced to a desired consistency, stirring occasionally. (8 minutes)
- Return the sausage to the pot.
- While the sauce simmers, cook 1 lb penne pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. (8-10 minutes)
- Add 1 cup frozen peas and 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (or substitute: 6 tbsp cream cheese + 5 tbsp whipping cream) to the sauce. Simmer until peas are tender. (6 minutes)
- Drain the cooked pasta.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce.
- Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
- Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a large serving bowl and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
41 g
Sugar
14g
Fat
110g
Carbs
24g
