Name: Sausage and pepper pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1.5 oz whole wheat rotini; 4 oz turkey sausage, sliced into half-moons; 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips; 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 6 cups water

Nutrition

Per serving

454 calories

Protein: 30g; 26% of calories
Carbs: 50g; 44% of calories
Fat: 15g; 30% of calories

Instructions

Prep 20 min · Cook 10 min

Bring the water to a boil in a large pot with half the salt. Add the pasta and cook for 9 to 11 minutes until tender but firm. Reserve a splash of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.
While the water boils and pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook for 5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Done when browned and firm, 165°F.
Add the bell pepper and onion to the skillet with the sausage. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened and slightly charred.
Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and the remaining salt to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the drained pasta and the reserved splash of pasta water. Toss for 1 minute to coat and serve.

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