Orecchiette with Sausage, Beans, and Mascarpone

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.

2. 2

   Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.

4. 4

   In a large, heavy skillet, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Add the sausage and onion and cook, using a wooden spoon to break up the sausage into bite-size pieces as it browns.

6. 6

   Continue cooking until the sausage is golden and the onion is tender.

7. 7

   Add the beans and oregano and cook for 2 more minutes.

8. 8

   Add the reserved pasta cooking water and stir, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.

9. 9

   Add the mascarpone cheese and stir until it dissolves into a light sauce.

10. 10

    Add the salt, pepper, and hot pasta.

11. 11

    Stir until coated, and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.