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Rustic Sausage & Angel Hair Pasta

September 2010

Note:
Recipe and photo courtesy of Dreamfields® Pasta.

Delicious turkey sausage and earthy mushrooms make this dish stick-to-your-ribs hearty for those cold autumn days. Try it with a spinach salad and enjoy the season.

Ingredients & Methods

Makes 4 servings

1/2 box Dreamfields Angel Hair Pasta
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 lb. hot turkey Italian sausage, casings removed, crumbled
3/4 lb. fresh baby Portobello, cremini or white mushrooms, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 cup coarsely chopped bell pepper (any color or a combination)
1/2 Tablespoon dried Italian seasoning blend
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 Tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Nutrition at a Glance (1/4 of recipe)
Calories336
Protein19 g
Sodium716 mg
Digestible carbs*17 g
Fiber6 g
Cholesterol32 mg
Total fat10 g
(Sat. fat)3 g


Method:

Preparation Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pan.

Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook about 5 minutes until sausage is cooked through, stirring frequently.

Add mushrooms, bell pepper and Italian seasoning. Reduce heat to medium; continue cooking 3 to 4 minutes until mushrooms begin to soften, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes; cook 5 to 7 minutes until desired consistency, stirring occasionally.

To serve, spoon sauce over pasta and toss. Or, add pasta to skillet with sauce and toss. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

*If traditional pasta is used in this recipe there is a total of 48 g carbohydrate. For more information go to dreamfieldsfoods.com.
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