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Pasta with Turkey Sausage, Tomatoes and Mozzarella


Yield: 4

Ethnicity: Italian
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Product Type: Turkey Sausage - Italian
 
Dish Type: Pasta
 







Ingredients
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 Clove garlic, crushed
1 Medium onion, chopped
2 Cans (14-1/2 ounces each) whole peeled tomatoes with juice, broken up with spoon
1 Pound ITALIAN TURKEY SAUSAGE, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 Teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1 Pound penne
8 Ounces smoked Mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 Cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
 
  1. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute; discard garlic. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add tomatoes with juice, sausage, and pepper flakes. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until sauce is thickened, about 20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with sauce in large bowl.
  4. Toss with Mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.

Recipe Source: Recipe provided by Shady Brook Farms

Nutrition Facts
Calories 850  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32g
Saturated Fat 13g
Cholesterol 130mg
Sodium 1370mg
Potassium 1056mg
Total Carbohydrate 91g
Dietary Fiber 6g
Sugars 12g  
Protein 49g  
Vitamin A 45%
  • Vitamin C 60%
    Calcium 50%
  • Iron 35%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
      Calories: 2000 2500
    Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
    Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
    Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
    Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
    Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
    Calories per gram:
    Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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