Mascarpone Pasta with Smoked Sausage and Broccoli Recipe

Name: Mascarpone Pasta with Smoked Sausage and Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces, weight Small, Shaped Pasta; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 pound Smoked Sausage, Sliced; 1 pound Fresh Broccoli, Cut Into Florets; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 8 ounces, fluid Mascarpone Cheese, Room Temperature; 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest; 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice; 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Black Pepper; Salt; 1 pint Halved Cherry Tomatoes

Servings: persons

12 ounces, weight Small, Shaped Pasta
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 pound Smoked Sausage, Sliced
1 pound Fresh Broccoli, Cut Into Florets
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
8 ounces, fluid Mascarpone Cheese, Room Temperature
1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1/2 teaspoons Fresh Black Pepper
Salt
1 pint Halved Cherry Tomatoes

1
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
2
Drain and set aside.
3
Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add the sausage and broccoli, and saute for 7-8 minutes or until the sausage just starts to brown and the broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender.
5
Add in the garlic and cook 1 more minute.
6
While the sausage and broccoli are cooking, stir together the mascarpone cheese, lemon zest and juice, lots of freshly ground pepper and a pinch of salt.
7
When sausage and broccoli are done, add the pasta, cherry tomatoes, and mascarpone mixture to the pan and stir to combine, allowing tomatoes to just heat through and the cheese to melt, coating everything.
8
Taste for seasoning, adding more salt or pepper as needed.
9
Serve warm.
10
Recipe inspired by Italian Food Forever.

625

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces, weight Small, Shaped Pasta, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 pound Smoked Sausage, Sliced, 1 pound Fresh Broccoli, Cut Into Florets, and more.

Yes, Mascarpone Pasta with Smoked Sausage and Broccoli falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mascarpone Pasta with Smoked Sausage and Broccoli

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