Fusilli with Italian Sausage & Arugula
Recipe from EatingWell

A whole teaspoon of black pepper along with a small amount of Italian turkey sausage deliver a piquant flavor without adding too much in the way of saturated fat and calories in this quick pasta dish. For maximum taste, use a high-quality cheese.


Fusilli with Italian Sausage & Arugula


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Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 2 servings, 2 cups each
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Ingredients
 
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  • 4  ounces  whole-wheat pasta, such as shells or fusilliOn Sale
  • 4  ounces  hot Italian turkey sausage, removed from casingOn Sale
  • 2  cloves  garlic, choppedOn Sale
  • 4  cups  arugula, or baby spinachOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  halved cherry tomatoesOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  finely shredded Pecorino Romano, or Parmesan cheeseOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  freshly ground pepperOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  extra-virgin olive oilOn Sale
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Directions
1.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta 8 to 10 minutes, or according to package directions.
2.
Meanwhile, cook sausage in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic, arugula (or spinach) and tomatoes. Cook, stirring often, until the greens wilt and the tomatoes begin to break down, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and keep warm.
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Combine cheese, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Measure out 2 tablespoons 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-arugula mixture.

Nutrition information
Calories 412, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 637 mg, Carbohydrate 48 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 24 g, Potassium 378 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 36%, Vitamin C 24%, Calcium 26%, Iron 20%. Exchanges: Starch 3, Vegetable 0.5, Medium-Fat Meat 1.5, High-Fat Meat 0.5, Fat 1. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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How to Cook Italian Sausage
Italian sausage comes in countless varieties, including familiar types like pepperoni and salami; the kind of sausage most people refer to when they speak of how to cook Italian sausage is "sweet Italian," "spicy Italian" or "hot Italian" (the latter two are typically the same), and it's found in the pork section of the supermarket. Typically made with pork, peppers and Italian seasonings, Italian sausage is most commonly used in pasta dishes or as a topping for pizza, but it can be the centerpiece of many other dishes as well.

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