turkey sausage and pasta toss

Name: Turkey Sausage and Pasta Toss
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) uncooked penne pasta; 1 can(s) ( 14 oz ) no-salt - added stewed tomatoes; 6 ounce(s) turkey kielbasa or smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices; 2 cup(s) ( 1 nch ) fresh asparagus pieces or broccoli florets; 2 tablespoon(s) reduced fat pesto; 2 tablespoon(s) grated parmesan cheese

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donna clark

salt lake city, UT

Updated on Dec 21, 2012

I like to cut out the fat in my recipes as much as I can, being a diabetic I have to watch what I eat but I do not want to cut out flavor. This is a healthy alternative to pork or beef. This is a quick one dish meal that's good and filling.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stove Top

yield about 4 servings

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 can ( 14 oz ) no-salt - added stewed tomatoes
6 ounces turkey kielbasa or smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 cups ( 1 nch ) fresh asparagus pieces or broccoli florets
2 tablespoons reduced fat pesto
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

How To Make turkey sausage and pasta toss

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting the salt.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat tomatoes in a medium saucepan, add turkey kielbasa. Stir in asparagus and pesto, cover and simmer about 5-6 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
Step 3

Drain the pasta, toss with tomato mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
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