Penne With Sausage, Peas and Mascarpone

Submitted by lazyme

"A good pasta dish from the RSVP section of Bon Appetit, September 1995. If you cannot find mascarpone, mix 6 tablespoons cream cheese with 5 tablespoons whipping cream."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed
• 3⁄4 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 1⁄4 cups whipping cream
• 3⁄4 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1 lb penne
• 2 cups frozen peas
• 2⁄3 cup mascarpone cheese
• 3⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

directions

1. Saute sausages in Dutch oven over high heat until brown, breaking into small pieces with back of spoon, about 12 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to bowl. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings.
2. Add onion and saute until light brown, about 6 minutes.
3. Add cream; boil 5 minutes. Add broth; boil until reduced to sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Return sausage to pot.
4. Cook penne in large pot of boiling salted water until pasta is just tender but still firm to bite.
5. Meanwhile, bring sauce to simmer over medium heat. Add peas and mascarpone and simmer until peas are tender, about 6 minutes.
6. Drain pasta. Add to sauce; toss to coat. Mix in Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl; serve.

Reviews

[dinnerbelle47]

I have been making this off and on for at least 10 years. I served it to my husband last night and it received 1 - 2 - 3 and 4 "YUMS".

 

[MechanicalJen]

All we had was regular Italian sausage. Otherwise, made exactly as stated. Quite good! Thank you!

 

[CJAY8248]

This was so good! I used the cream cheese and cream in this and it turned out perfect. I really liked how easy it was to put together. I served it with a tossed salad and garlic bread. Thanks for sharing. Made for ZWT7-Italy.

 

[JanetLee52]

Thanks to the substitution that you put for the Mascapone cheese, this came out perfect for us Lazyme! This is a great dish and one to be tried over and over! Thank you!

 

[Kitchen Witch Steph]

Wonderful! And so fast to prepare! One of my favorite qualities in a recipe. I went about tidying and the kitchen and setting the table while I cooked this. Everything was looking nice when I set this in front of the family. Creamy and nice flavoring...I did add a little sun dried tomato pesto in as I just can't seem to leave things alone. Only used mild Italian as that is what I had and that was just fine. Parmigiano-Reggiano on the top. Thank you. Now I have time to make some dessert. Made for ZWT4 Italy.