This recipe was a huge surprise. I was kind of "ho-hum" about it but wanted to make something with mascarpone cheese because it's pretty cheap (in the UK anyway), and we've never tried it. I needed to use up some chestnut mushrooms so this is what I made. It was FABULOUS. I don't know how but the mascarpone tasted like butter! Mmmmm, mmmm, mmmm! Sweet Pea enjoyed it too. Two thumbs up all around!

Ingredients:
12 oz pasta - whatever kind tickles your fancy
8oz Italian sausages, or any sausage really (we used pre-sliced German because that's what I had on hand. It was good, but I think we'd prefer chunkier bites of sausage next time)
8 oz mascarpone
2-3 T dry white wine
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
4-5 cloves garlic, finely diced
8oz package of mushrooms, quartered (the mushrooms not the package)
Parm for topping

Directions:
Bring pot of slated water to a boil and cook pasta

In a skillet, cook sausage (if need be), garlic, and mushrooms. When cooked through, add mascarpone, wine, nutmeg, and salt. Mix to combine.

When pasta is done, combine with mascarpone sauce. Enjoy! Be sure to top with lots of Parmesan.