Penne and Spicy Turkey Sausage

Ingredients

1 pound of penne or any favorite pasta

12 ounces of spicy chicken or turkey sausage, casings removed

1 large onion diced

1 cup of pasta water

2 cups frozen corn

1 Tsp Maani’s Ch Tikka Masala Spice Blend

8 ounces of mascarpone cheese

1 tbsp of spicy chili paste like sambal or Calabrian chili paste

1/4 cup of fresh basil chopped

1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

2 tbsp of canola oil or olive oil

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the penne and cook according to package directions or until al dente. Drain well, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.

2. Meanwhile, heat a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and sausage cook about 5 minutes, breaking up the sausage into bite size pieces with a wooden spoon.

3. Add the onion and cook for another minute. Stir in the corn and salt, and Maani’s Ch Tikka Masala Spice Blend and cook. stirring often until the corn is warmed through another 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.

4. To the bowl, add the mascarpone cheese, chili paste and hot pasta and reserved pasta water.

5. Add the parmesan cheese directly over the un-tossed hot pasta.

6. Using a large serving spoon toss everything together well. Add basil and toss again. Serve with additional parmesan if desired and enjoy!