Penne Al Mascarpone

• butter↗1⁄4 lb
• mascarpone↗1⁄4 lb
• heavy cream↗1⁄2 cup
• brandy↗1 1⁄2 ounces
• mild tomato sauce↗2 tablespoons
• walnuts↗12
• grated asiago cheese or 1 cup parmesan cheese↗1 cup
• penne pasta (cooked al dente)↗12 ounces
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• chopped Italian parsley3 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Start the pasta.

2. 2

   In saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, then mascarpone.

3. 3

   Stir in the cream, brandy, tomato sauce and walnuts.

4. 4

   Remove from heat.

5. 5

   Once pasta is cooked, set the cheese sauce back on low heat.

6. 6

   Add cooked pasta and toss with sauce.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with half the grated cheese and season with black pepper.

8. 8

   Toss again and taste for seasoning.

9. 9

   Add Salt.

10. 10

    Toss again.

11. 11

    Serve in hot bowls and garnish with parsley and rest of the grated cheese.