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400g penne, 150g mascarpone, 300g passata, 1 garlic clove (crushed), 2tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp sugar, 1tsp dried oregano, 1tsp lemon rind, salt and pepper for seasoning.

Method:

• Pour 300g passata into a saucepan with 1 garlic clove, crushed, 2tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp sugar, 1tsp dried oregano and 1tsp lemon rind. Cover loosely with a lid, bring to the boil, then simmer gently for 15 minutes.

• Meanwhile, bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil. Cook 400g penne according to the packet instructions. Drain and return to the pan.

• Stir 150g mascarpone into the pasta sauce, season lightly with salt and pepper, then pour the sauce over the pasta. Stir to combine and serve immediately.