Penne with Corn and Spicy Sausage Recipe

Name: Penne with Corn and Spicy Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound penne rigate; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 12 ounces spicy Italian sausage (about 4 links), casings removed; 2 shallots, diced; 2 cup frozen corn, thawed; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus for the pasta water; 8 ounces mascarpone, room temperature; 1 tablespoon Calabrian chile paste; 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, plus for serving; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

Servings: persons

1 pound penne rigate
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces spicy Italian sausage (about 4 links), casings removed
2 shallots, diced
2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus for the pasta water
8 ounces mascarpone, room temperature
1 tablespoon Calabrian chile paste
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, plus for serving
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
2
Add the penne and cook according to package directions or until al dente.
3
Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
4
Meanwhile, heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add the olive oil and sausage; cook for about 5 minutes, breaking up the sausage into bite-size pieces with a wooden spoon.
6
Add the shallots and cook for another minute.
7
Stir in the corn and salt, and cook, stirring often, until the corn is warmed through, another 2 minutes.
8
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
9
To the bowl, add the mascarpone, chile paste and the hot pasta and reserved pasta water.
10
Add the Parmesan directly over the untossed hot pasta.
11
Using a large serving spoon, toss everything together well.
12
Add the basil and toss again.
13
Serve with additional Parmesan if desired.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound penne rigate, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 12 ounces spicy Italian sausage (about 4 links), casings removed, 2 shallots, diced, and more.

Yes, Penne with Corn and Spicy Sausage 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.

Penne with Corn and Spicy Sausage

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