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Ingredients
- 1 pound orechiette pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 pound 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 freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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 cup of pasta cooking liquid and stir, scrapping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the mascarpone cheese and stir until it dissolved into a light sauce. Add the salt, pepper, and hot pasta. Stir until coated and serve.
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By msamd
on February 24, 2013
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I have never made this recipe before, but it was phenomenal! However I wanted to use some ingredients I had that I think made it over the top. I got this cinnamon toscano cheese from Trader Joe's, and used two ounces of that with two ounces mascarpone. I also had a chicken sausage that was "spicy wine and cheese" flavored (also from TJ's. If you really want to make this recipe sing, try to find these ingredients, though anytime white beans and pasta come together you now it's going to be good!
By indulge22
Stamford, CT
on February 08, 2013
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Delicious! We have had this twice. I add a 1 large clove of garlic when sautéing the onion, increase the mascarpone to 3/4 cup, add 1/2 cup of chicken broth to the recommended pasta water for creaminess and 2 tbs of fresh chopped parsley. Crushed red pepper and grated pecorino romeano to taste. Don't forget the crusty italian bread. EXCELLENT!
By dml1112_11632215
Lynbrook, NY
on December 19, 2012
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I love this recipe. So quick, easy and delicious. I usually add a leafy green, usually spinach, escarole or swiss chard just to make it a little healthier. I too use the whole tub of mascarpone, and adjust pasta water as necessary to get the desired creaminess.
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