This is a great tasting low calorie pasta treat – prepare this for your next meal and you will love it.
Ingredients:
- 12 ounce(s) whole-wheat short pasta, such as shells or twists
- 8 ounce(s) hot Italian turkey sausage links, removed from casings
- 3 clove(s) garlic, chopped
- 8 cup(s) arugula, or baby spinach
- 2 cup(s) halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup(s) finely shredded Pecorino Romano, or Parmesan cheese, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
Directions:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta until just tender, 9 to 11 minutes, or according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, cook sausage in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, arugula (or spinach) and tomatoes. Cook, stirring often, until the greens wilt and the tomatoes begin to break down, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and keep warm.
- Combine 1/2 cup cheese, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Measure out 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid; drain the pasta. Whisk the cooking liquid and oil into the cheese mixture; add the pasta and toss to combine. Serve the pasta topped with the sausage mixture and an extra sprinkle of cheese, if desired.
Make 6 servings:
Calories 352
Total fat 11g.
Saturated Fat 3g
Dietary Fiber 4g
Protein 20g.