ORECCHIETTE WITH SAUSAGE, BEANS, AND MASCARPONE

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Another one from Giada off of Food Network. I love this recipe because its light in fat and calories, yet rich, savory, and satisfying. I like to use hot turkey sausage to give it some zing. This is a very simple recipe, with a huge payoff. Enjoy!!

Provided by amievv821

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb orechiette pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 lb turkey sausage, casing removed
1 small onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 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 to 10 minutes.
  • Drain pasta reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • 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.
  • Continue cooking until the sausage is golden and the onions are tender.
  • Add the beans and oregano cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Add the mascarpone cheese and slowly add the pasta cooking liquid until a smooth sauce forms, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 771.5, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 33.6, Sodium 921.9, Carbohydrate 114.9, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 3.2, Protein 34.1

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