Turkey Sausage & Arugula Pasta
The cheese in this dish is the key to the balance of flavors. For the biggest impact, make sure to use imported Italian cheese.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6 servings, generous 1 1/2 cups each
Ingredients
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12 ounces whole-wheat short pasta, such as shells or twists
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8 ounces hot Italian turkey sausage links, removed from casings
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3 cloves garlic, chopped
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8 cups arugula, or baby spinach
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2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
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1/2 cup finely shredded Pecorino Romano, or Parmesan cheese, plus more to taste
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1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
1.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta until just tender, 9 to 11 minutes, or according to package directions.
2.
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.
3.
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.
Nutrition information
Calories 352, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 382 mg, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 18 g, Potassium 379 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 30%, Vitamin C 20%, Calcium 15%. Exchanges: Starch 2.5,Vegetable 2,Medium-Fat Meat 2.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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