Skinny Penne Arrabiatta with Turkey Sausage
Ingredients
- 1½ cups yellow, orange or red bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces (½ pound) 99% fat-free ground turkey breast
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dry Italian seasonings
- ¼-½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste (I used ¼ teaspoon)
- ¼ cup white wine, see shopping tips
- 1½ cups cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- ¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
- 2 cups cooked whole-grain penne pasta (1½ cups dry, about 4 ounces)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated shredded for topping
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe plate or bowl, add bell peppers and onions. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, until softened.
- In a large nonstick pan, add olive oil and heat. Add ground turkey and brown, stirring often for about 4 minutes, breaking into pieces. Add garlic, Italian seasonings, cooked peppers, onions, and red pepper flakes. Saute for about 2 minutes.
- Add wine (deglaze with wine), scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of pan. Simmer until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in tomatoes and continue to cook until heated for about 2 minutes. Season with a little salt.
- Remove from heat. Stir in fresh basil, cooked pasta and toss well.
- Top each serving with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, if desired
Nutrition
Serving: 1.25cupsCalories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 21gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 340mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gBlue Smart Points: 5Green Smart Points: 6Plus Points: 7