Name: Turkey Sausage & Arugula Pasta
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 12 ounces whole-wheat short pasta, such as shells or twists; 8 ounces hot Italian turkey sausage links, removed from casings; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 8 cups arugula, or baby spinach; 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes; 1/2 cup finely shredded Pecorino Romano, or Parmesan cheese, plus more to taste; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Turkey Sausage & Arugula Pasta

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The cheese in this dish is the key to the balance of flavors. For the biggest impact, make sure to use imported Italian cheese.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings, generous 1 1/2 cups each

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes Appropriate Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Heart Healthy High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Sodium Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

12 ounces whole-wheat short pasta, such as shells or twists
8 ounces hot Italian turkey sausage links, removed from casings
3 cloves garlic, chopped
8 cups arugula, or baby spinach
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup finely shredded Pecorino Romano, or Parmesan cheese, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta until just tender, 9 to 11 minutes, or according to package directions.
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.
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 Facts (per serving)

321	Calories
8g	Fat
46g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 321
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 46g	17%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 19g	39%
Total Fat 8g	11%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 33mg	11%
Vitamin A 1404IU	28%
Vitamin C 14mg	15%
Folate 54mcg	14%
Sodium 452mg	20%
Calcium 184mg	14%
Iron 3mg	16%
Magnesium 81mg	19%
Potassium 442mg	9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.