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Pasta w/Sausage, Beans & Mascarpone




Source of Recipe


Giada De Laurentiis






List of Ingredients



• 1 lb. orechiette pasta
  
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  
• 1/2 lb. turkey sausage, casing removed
  
• 1 small onion, chopped
  
• 1 (15 oz.) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh oregano
  
• 1/2 c. mascarpone cheese
  
• 1 tsp. salt
  
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  






Instructions



1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender, but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8-10 min. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
   
2. In a large, heavy skillet warm the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and onions. Using a wooden spoon break up the sausage into bite-sized pieces as it browns.
   
3. Continue cooking until the sausage is golden and the onions are tender. Add the beans and oregano, cook for 2 more minutes. Add the cup of pasta cooking liquid and stir, scrapping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
   
4. Add the mascarpone cheese and stir until it dissolves into a light sauce. Add the salt, pepper and hot pasta. Stir until coated and serve. Serves 4-6.
   






Final Comments


To lower the fat/calorie count, use Neufchatel cheese instead of mascarpone cheese.