Penne with Sausage Peas and Mascarpone

Indulge in the comforting flavors of Penne with Sausage, Peas, and Mascarpone, a creamy pasta dish that's effortless yet elegant. Tender penne pasta is coated in a velvety mascarpone sauce, perfectly balanced by the savory richness of Italian sausage and the natural sweetness of peas. Aromatic garlic and onion deepen the flavor, while a sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh parsley adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 35 minutes and customizable with mild or spicy sausage, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Serve it with a crusty loaf of bread and a crisp salad for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 g penne pasta
• 250 g Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
• 125 g mascarpone cheese
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain the pasta, and set it aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, remove the casings from the Italian sausage and break the sausage into small pieces.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

Finely chop the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the same skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and fragrant.

Step 5

Add the frozen peas to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are heated through.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the mascarpone cheese, allowing it to melt and create a creamy sauce.

Step 7

Return the sausage to the skillet and mix well. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add the reserved pasta water a few tablespoons at a time until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 8

Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.

Step 9

Season with salt, black pepper, and optional red chili flakes for a touch of heat. Stir well to combine.

Step 10

Transfer the pasta to serving bowls, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1136.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3187.4

Total Fat 154.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 365.8mg	0%
Sodium 4782.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 337.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.4g	0%
Total Sugars 14.0g
Protein 117.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 779.9mg	0%
Iron 21.0mg	0%
Potassium 2152.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.3%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 42.1%