NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz ground turkey Italian sausage

0.5 cup whole wheat penne pasta

0.5 cup red onion

2 cloves garlic

0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup tomato puree

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

1 tbsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat penne according to package directions until al dente.

• 2

  While the pasta cooks, finely dice the red onion and mince the garlic cloves.

• 3

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• 4

  Add the red onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften and caramelize.

• 5

  Add the ground turkey Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through.

• 6

  Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

• 7

  Pour in the tomato puree and a splash of the pasta cooking water, stirring to create a light sauce.

• 8

  Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet and stir until just wilted.

• 9

  Drain the penne and add it directly to the skillet, tossing well to coat the pasta in the sausage and onion mixture.

• 10

  Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot.