We all have rushed evenings when you need something tasty in a hurry. This Penne with Sausage & Vegetables fits the bill perfectly. It’s full of flavor, nutrients and color. For me, it’s a quick meal because I’m able to multi-task. The first thing is to get the pasta on, then the sausage while the pasta is cooking. While the pasta and sausage are cooking, chop the vegetables. I also like to have vegetables (especially peppers) already chopped to save time during the week. The leftovers of this are perfect for another quick meal or for lunch.
Penne with Sausage & Vegetables
This simple pasta dish has beautiful colors that make it delightful to serve and eat. Using turkey sausage makes this a high protein, but a lower fat meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb ground turkey sausage
- 8 oz penne
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 lb broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the sausage in a skillet until no pink remains.
- While the sausage is browning, chop the vegetables.
- Once the sausage has browned, add the broccoli and garlic to the sausage and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add 1/4 cup of water and cover the pan.
- Cook for 3 – 5 minutes, or until the broccoli begins to become tender.
- Add the remaining ingredients and cook for 3 – 4 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Season to taste and serve hot.
Preparation time: 10 minute(s)
Cooking time: 25 minute(s)
Diet tags: Low calorie, High protein
Number of servings (yield): 6
Culinary tradition: Italian
Calories: 270
Fat: 7.8
Protein: 13
PER SERVING: 269 calories; 7.8g fat; 37g carbohydrates; 13g protein; 2.4 fiber
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