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Sausage and Sweetcorn Penne

A crowd pleasing dinner, hearty sausage, sweetcorn then creamy and cheesy mascarpone and parmesan, they will not be any left overs of this dinner. 
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 500 gr dried penne
  • 400 gr sausages of choice with the skin removed
  • 250 gr mascarpone cheese
  • 2 shallots diced
  • 2 cups sweetcorn  thawed frozen
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt for seasoning the pasta water and sauce Olive oil 

Instructions

  • Add the penne to a large pan of salted boiling water. I also add a little olive oil to prevent the pasta from sticking together. 
    Sausage and sweetcorn penne Home Cooking with Julie Neville3
  • Add a few tablespoons of olive oil to a frying pan and heat on a medium/high heat. Add in the sausage and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned which will take around 5-6 minutes. 
    Sausage and sweetcorn penne Home Cooking with Julie Neville3
  • Add in the shallots and cook for another couple of minutes before adding in the corn. 
    Sausage and sweetcorn penne Home Cooking with Julie Neville3
  • Season with salt and continue cooking for a few more minutes. 
    Sausage and sweetcorn penne Home Cooking with Julie Neville3
  • Drain the pasta and return to the pan. 
  • Tip the sausage mixture into the pan then add in the mascarpone cheese and stir. Add the parmesan and stir again. 
    Sausage and sweetcorn penne Home Cooking with Julie Neville3
  • Serve with rustic warm bread. 
    Sausage and sweetcorn penne Home Cooking with Julie Neville3
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, English
Keyword: Pasta, Sausage