Penne With Sausage Peas And Mascarpone Recipe

Indulge in this creamy and flavorful Penne with Sausage, Peas, and Mascarpone! Inspired by a Bon Appetit classic (September 1995), this recipe features juicy Italian sausage, sweet peas, and rich mascarpone cheese in a delectable sauce. Easily adaptable, even if you don't have mascarpone – simply use cream cheese and whipping cream! This quick and satisfying pasta dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Calories 825 kcal

Protein 63g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Penne With Sausage Peas And Mascarpone?

Penne With Sausage Peas And Mascarpone takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Penne With Sausage Peas And Mascarpone?

Penne With Sausage Peas And Mascarpone has approximately 825 calories per serving, with about 63 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates and 71 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Penne With Sausage Peas And Mascarpone?

The key ingredients for Penne With Sausage Peas And Mascarpone are Hot Italian Sausage, Sweet Italian Sausage, Onion, Whipping Cream, Low Sodium Chicken Broth, Penne. See the full list with measurements above.